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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
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