How to set up an additional IP address on a Windows VPS or VDS

If you have bought an additional IP address for your Windows VPS or VDS, you will need to manually configure it within the Windows platform. It is important to mention that your additional IP will be automatically activated upon making a successful purchase, meaning that you will only need to configure the address afterwards.

If you have not yet got an extra IP address, you can do so by visiting our client area.

Connect to your Windows Server through RDP

Before you can configure the IP address, you will need to log into your Windows cloud server through RDP and by using the main IP of the server. Making sure that you are establishing a connection through the main IP is crucial if you are going to be adding multiple addresses.

You will also need to have all of the information relating to your IP address including the IP itself, the gateway IP and the subnet, which you will have received when you bought the additional address.

How to assign and remove an additional IPv4 IP on Windows

Firstly, start by typing ‘control panel’ in Windows search. Then, click on the control panel option and select ‘Network And Internet’ as illustrated below:

Afterwards, click on ‘Network And Sharing center’. Once there, click on the ‘Change adapter settings’ option, which will be located in the menu on the left side. You should see one network adapter like so:

Right-click on this network adapter and select ‘Properties’. Then go to the ‘Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)’ option and click on the ‘Properties’ button.

Following that, click on the Advanced button in the bottom right corner of the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window.

Now you can click on the Add… button shown above and then you can type in your additional IP address. For example, if your IP is 87.121.52.91, you will need to enter this IP in the first field. In the second (Subnet mask) you will need to input: 255.255.255.255.

Click on the Add button and finally, click ‘OK’ several times to close everything once finished.

If you want to remove your additional IPv4 IP you should select it first and then click Remove as we show in the screenshot below. Bear in mind that when you click the Remove button you won’t be prompted to confirm your decision - it’ll directly remove it.

How to assign and remove a main IPv6 IP on Windows

Go to the ‘Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)’ option and click on the ‘Properties’ button. Once the Properties window opens up you need to select the Use the following IPv6 address line.

Make sure your ‘Subnet prefix length’ and your ‘Default gateway’ are the same as the once shown in the screenshot above. The IPv6 address is just an example - you should type in your own. When you’re ready you can click OK and close all other windows.

Removing an IPv6 is just as easy. Simply click on Advanced in the bottom right corner and in the following windows select the IP address and click Remove.

That’s it! You can now use your additional IP address! If you happen to experience any difficulties during the setup process, you can always contact our support team!