Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) are the organizations responsible for allocating IP addresses within their geographic regions. RIPE NCC manages IP resources for Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia.
What are Regional Internet Registries?
RIRs are non-profit organizations that manage the allocation and registration of Internet number resources (IP addresses and AS numbers) within their service regions.
They receive address blocks from IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) and distribute them to Local Internet Registries (LIRs), typically ISPs and large organizations.
Regional Internet Registries
RIPE NCC - Europe, Middle East, Central Asia
ARIN - North America
APNIC - Asia Pacific
LACNIC - Latin America & Caribbean
AFRINIC - Africa
RIPE NCC Overview
RIPE NCC (Réseaux IP Européens Network Coordination Centre) is the RIR for Europe, the Middle East, and parts of Central Asia.
RIPE NCC Services
- IP address and AS number allocation
- RIPE Database (WHOIS) management
- RPKI certification services
- Training and documentation
Key RIPE Services
RIPE NCC provides essential services for IP address management.
RIPE Database
Public registry of IP address holders and routing information
Internet Routing Registry
Database for routing policies and prefix announcements
RPKI Service
Cryptographic verification of route origins
LIR Portal
Member management and resource administration
IP Leasing and RIRs
When you lease IP addresses, the provider maintains the registration with the appropriate RIR. This includes WHOIS entries, routing database objects, and RPKI records.
IP Market handles all RIR-related administration for leased addresses, ensuring compliance and proper documentation.