Why install a dedicated IP on a website ?

In this guide, you will learn what a dedicated IP address is and the benefits of having a dedicated IP for a website.

What is a dedicated or static IP?

A website that does not have a dedicated IP shares its server's IP address with other websites. It is no longer required to have a dedicated IP address to install an SSL certificate on your site.

The advantages of a dedicated IP for a website

• configure a PTR or reverse DNS entry on dedicated IPs, useful in particular for the installation of a mail server because some email providers check the PTR record before accepting emails sent from a server
• not to share your server's IP address and be responsible for your site's reputation
• a dedicated IP can improve the SEO of a website (according to some specialists)

Have a dedicated IP on a site hosted by Infomaniak

To add a dedicated IP to your site: https://faq.infomaniak.com/2139