Networks

Understanding Public Networks

Allocating a public IP means you are claiming a new IP from the available pool provided by your cloud platform. This IP is reserved for your use but not yet attached to any instance. You can attach the newly allocated IP to any instance available in the same region.

Creating a Network

To allocate a Public static IP, navigate to the cloud provider’s portal where you want to set up new network. Hit the "Networks" tab. You'll see "Add network" button at the top-right corner, which will bring up a form where you can configure the new public IP.

Name: a name to help you identify created IP Select Region: the region where you want to claim new public IP

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Managing Public IPs

Public IPs act as unique addresses that enable instances to communicate over the internet. You can allocate, assign, deassign, and release public IPs .

Allocating a Public IP

To allocate a new public IP:

1. Navigate to the Networks tab in the cloud dashboard.

2. Click "Allocate/Claim IP" to generate a new public IP.

3. The allocated IP will appear in the list, ready for attachment.

Attaching a Public IP

1. Ensure the IP is available.

2. Click "Assign" next to the IP.

3. Select the instance to associate with the IP.

4. The IP will be instantly linked to the selected instance.

Detaching a Public IP

1. Click "Deassign" next to an attached IP.

2. The IP will be released but remain allocated for future use.

Releasing a Public IP

1. Ensure the IP is not attached to any instance.

2. Click the three-dot menu next to the IP and select "Release".

3. Confirm the deletion to release the IP permanently.