Turn your IPv4 block into income

If you want income from unused IPv4 but are not ready to sell the block, leasing it out is the middle path. You keep ownership and get paid while someone else uses the space under contract.

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When leasing out makes sense

Monetizing IPv4 by leasing it out works when the block is underused but still valuable to keep. You stay the holder, keep the RIR registration, and give a lessee the right to use the space for an agreed term. In return, you collect recurring payments instead of taking a one-time sale price.

You keep it

Ownership stays with you

Recurring

Monthly or quarterly payments

1–3+ years

Typical contract term

Why lease out instead of selling?

Income instead of a one-time payout

Selling ends the story. Leasing out keeps the block on your side while it produces revenue month after month.

Retain ownership

You remain the registrant and can bring the block back into your own use later if plans change.

Keep future options open

If your needs change, you can stop at renewal, re-lease on new terms, or decide to sell later.

Who should lease out IPv4?

Use case 01

Enterprises with spare space

A good fit when a block is sitting mostly idle but you are not ready to part with it permanently.

Use case 02

Holders who may need the block again

Lease it out now, then reclaim it at term end if the business needs that space again.

Use case 03

Predictable income over a lump sum

Better for holders who value recurring payments more than a one-off sale price.

Lease-out process for holders

Use case 01

Confirm ownership

Make sure the block is registered correctly and that you can assign usage under the contract structure.

Use case 02

List on our marketplace

Put the block in front of lessees already looking for IPv4 instead of trying to find them manually.

Use case 03

Set terms

Decide on contract length, pricing, acceptable use, and any limits you want in writing.

Use case 04

Match with a lessee

We help narrow the match, align expectations, and get the agreement signed.

Use case 05

Enable use

Once activated for the lessee, the block goes into service and you start receiving payments under the agreed schedule.

Lease out vs sell

Feature	Lease out	Sell
Ownership	You keep it	Transfers to buyer via RIR
Payment	Recurring (e.g. monthly)	One-time
Typical term	Medium to long (1–3+ years)	N/A
Best for	Ongoing income without selling	Clean exit; lump sum

Contracts and pricing

A solid lease-out contract covers the basics clearly: duration, payment schedule, acceptable use, and what happens at renewal or end of term. Pricing is usually set per address or per block per month, and real market levels depend on region, block size, and demand at the time you list.

Frequently asked questions

How do I lease out my IPv4 block?

Start by confirming ownership and deciding what terms you are comfortable with. Then list the block on our marketplace, and we help match you with a lessee and move the paperwork forward.

Do I keep ownership when I lease out IPv4?

Yes. The block stays registered to you, or to your LIR, and the lessee only gets the right to use it for the term of the contract.

Should I lease out or sell my IPv4?

Lease out if you want recurring income and think you may still want the block later. Sell if you want a one-time payout and are happy to give up ownership. If that sounds like the better fit, see the selling process.

Where can I find lessees?

Our marketplace is the starting point. We put your block in front of lessees already looking for IPv4 and help screen the fit.

What if I want to use addresses myself?

Then leasing out may not be the right move, or you may want a shorter contract. If you are the one looking for space, see our lease IPv4 guide.

Ready to lease out your IPv4?

List your block on our marketplace or ask for a quick assessment of likely demand and pricing.

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