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Lease out IPv4 addresses

You hold the addresses and grant a lessee the right to use them under a contract. Keep RIR ownership, earn recurring revenue, and avoid a one-time sale.

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What is lease out IPv4?

Monetizing IPv4 means leasing out your block so you earn recurring revenue while keeping ownership. You are the holder: you keep RIR registration and ownership while granting a lessee the right to use the block under a contract (e.g. 1–3+ years). You receive recurring payments (monthly or quarterly).

You keep it
Ownership stays with you
Recurring
Monthly or quarterly payments
1–3+ years
Typical contract term

Why lease out instead of selling?

Recurring revenue

Selling is a one-time exit. Leasing out gives you predictable income over the contract term without giving up the asset.

Retain ownership

You stay the RIR registrant and can use or re-lease the block later. No transfer, no loss of control.

Flexibility later

If your needs change, you can stop leasing at term end or sell later. Leasing out keeps options open.

Who should lease out IPv4?

Enterprises with spare space
Unused or underused blocks can generate revenue while you keep them for future use.
Holders who may need the block again
Lease out for income now; reclaim use at contract end instead of selling permanently.
Predictable income over a lump sum
Prefer recurring payments and retained ownership over a single sale—lease out fits that model.

Lease-out process for holders

Confirm ownership
Ensure the block is in your name (or your LIR’s) in the RIR and that you can sub-lease or assign use.
List on our marketplace
We’re a broker; list your block and we match you with lessees looking to lease IPv4.
Set terms
Contract length, pricing, acceptable use, and any geographic or reputation requirements.
Match with a lessee
Our marketplace connects you with lessees; negotiate and sign the lease agreement.
Enable use
We facilitate activation for the lessee (BGP or static assignment); you retain ownership and receive payments.

Lease out vs sell

FeatureLease outSell
OwnershipYou keep itTransfers to buyer via RIR
PaymentRecurring (e.g. monthly)One-time
Typical termMedium to long (1–3+ years)N/A
Best forOngoing income without sellingClean exit; lump sum

Contracts and pricing

Lease-out contracts typically define duration, payment schedule (monthly or quarterly), acceptable use, and what happens at renewal or end of term. Pricing is usually per address per month or per /24 per month; market rates depend on region and demand. Our team can help with terms and activation.

Frequently asked questions

How do I lease out my IPv4 block?
Confirm ownership, list on our marketplace, set terms and pricing, and we match you with a lessee. We’re a broker and facilitate enabling the block for the lessee.
Do I keep ownership when I lease out IPv4?
Yes. You retain RIR registration; the lessee only has the right to use the addresses for the contract period.
Should I lease out or sell my IPv4?
Lease out for recurring revenue and retained ownership; sell for a one-time exit and a clean break. For the selling process, we broker the transfer and connect you with buyers.
Where can I find lessees?
Our marketplace connects holders with lessees; list your block and we match you with lessees looking to lease IPv4.
What if I want to use addresses myself?
If you need to use addresses as a lessee, see our lease IPv4 guide.

Ready to lease out your IPv4?

List your block on our marketplace or get a quote — we match you with lessees.

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