Rent IPv4 addresses
Businesses can rent IPv4 addresses when they need temporary public address capacity for testing, migrations, launches, or short-term infrastructure. Rental avoids permanent ownership and allows the block to be returned when the project or transition period ends.
IPv4 rental is a short-term arrangement that gives a business temporary use of a dedicated IPv4 block for a defined period. It is designed for projects where address space is needed for weeks or months rather than years, helping align network capacity with the actual project schedule.
When should you rent IPv4?
A /24 containing 256 addresses is the common starting point, and short-term use can begin from one month. On IPv4 Online, rent and lease can share the same minimum block size and starting term; the practical distinction is that rent is positioned for temporary projects, while lease is used for steadier medium- or longer-term capacity.
Rental is suited to:
- migration overlap between infrastructure environments;
- testing and staging;
- temporary regional launches;
- short customer projects;
- proof-of-concept deployments;
- temporary network expansion.
If the requirement will continue for months or years, leasing IPv4 addresses can provide a more stable arrangement. If the range will become permanent infrastructure, buying IPv4 addresses provides ownership after the applicable RIR transfer.
How does IPv4 rental work?
Start by defining the required prefix, region, intended use, and project dates.
Define needs
Determine the number of addresses and the rental period.
Select capacity
Select suitable available capacity for the project.
Agree terms
Agree on pricing and acceptable use before activation.
Activation
Activate the block and configure routing.
Return or renew
Return or renew the range at the end of the term.
Routing should be planned before the project start date. Even a temporary block may require BGP configuration, DNS changes, firewall updates, monitoring, or customer allowlist changes.
How is IPv4 rental priced?
Rental can be quoted per address per month or as a monthly charge for an entire block. The rate depends on prefix size, region, demand, and duration.
For short projects, compare the total payment for the actual required period rather than only the monthly rate.
The agreement should also clarify:
- minimum term;
- renewal rules;
- return conditions;
- permitted use;
- routing responsibilities;
- applicable notice periods.
Rent, lease or buy IPv4
The three models differ mainly in expected duration, ownership, and level of commitment:
| Model | Suitable for | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Rent | Weeks or a few months | Holder retains |
| Lease | Months or years | Holder retains |
| Buy | Permanent infrastructure | Transfers to buyer |
Rental and leasing use the same temporary-use model and can share the same /24 starting size and one-month minimum. The difference here is use case: rent is framed for short projects and transitions, while lease is framed for stable ongoing capacity. Purchasing transfers the resource to the buyer through the applicable RIR process.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum IPv4 rental period?
Can I rent a full /24?
Can the rental period be extended?
How does renting differ from leasing?
Get IPv4 for a temporary project
Contact IPv4 Online with the required block size, region, project dates, and intended use. The team can identify suitable address space and coordinate the rental terms and activation for the required period.