The Need for a Dedicated IP Address

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When you purchase an SSL Certificate, you'll also want to purchase a Dedicated IP Address.

What is a Dedicated IP Address

A dedicated IP (Internet Protocol) is a unique Internet address dedicated exclusively to a single hosting account. This is in contrast to the normal configuration of several hosting accounts residing on a single server and sharing its IP address.

Which Hosting Plans Need to use a Dedicated IP Address

If you're adding an SSL Certificate to your website, the following hosting plans will need to purchase a Dedicated IP Address:
All Shared Hosting Plans
All Ecommerce Hosting Plans

Managed VPS Plans

Every Managed VPS comes with 2 IP Addresses. If you are only hosting sites for yourself, you do not need to purchase any additional Dedicated IP Addresses. If you are using your Managed VPS to host other clients accounts (ie., you're a web designer hosting your clients sites), you'll want to purchase a Dedicated IP Address for each of your clients cPanel accounts when adding an SSL Certificate.

Dedicated Server Plans

Every Dedicated Server comes with 8 IP Addresses (2 are used for your nameservers). Additional IP Addresses can be purchased in blocks of 8. If you are only hosting sites for yourself, you do not need to purchase any additional Dedicated IP Addresses. If you are using your Dedicated Server to host other clients accounts (ie., you're a web designer hosting your clients sites), you'll want to purchase a Dedicated IP Address for each of your clients cPanel accounts when adding an SSL Certificate.

The Purpose of a Dedicated IP Address

It grants access to your website any time you need
It is beneficial for the email sender’s reputation
It is good for a business identity
It is required for particular third-party applications/scripts
SNI technology and incompatibility with some old browsers

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