• What is an IP Address?
• Billing Information
• Purchase a Dedicated IP

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What is an IP Address?

An IP (Internet Protocol) address uniquely identifies a computer/server on the Internet.

The IP address takes the form of a dotted-quad number, such as 128.175.13.92. No other computer/server on the same network or the Internet can have the same IP address at the same time.

When we use domain names to access a website or online service, we are using a human-readable shortcut that corresponds with the server's IP address. DNS servers on the Internet automatically translate domain names into IP addresses each time we use a domain name.

All of our shared servers have the same IP; if you wish to have your own IP, please purchase a dedicated IP.

Billing Information

• Terms - The monthly rate is prorated to match the expiration date of the hosting account.

• Renewal Policy -The Dedicated IP will renew along with the hosting term. The auto-renewal can be reversed for a full refund prior to the start of the new term. 

  Note: Dedicated IPs are extended to match the hosting expiration date and cannot extend past their hosting expiration date. If a customer requests to renew their Dedicated IP, they will need to renew their hosting term, which will automatically place the dedicated IP in their Shopping Cart.

• Renewal Settings - The Dedicated IP does not have any renewal settings separate from the hosting term. This means if the hosting is set to expire, then the Dedicated IP will also expire.

Purchase a Dedicated IP

Legacy

1. Log in to your Bluehost control panel.
2. Click on the Addons tab at the top of the screen.
3. Scroll down to Dedicated IP and select Add to cart.
   
4. Select your payment method.
5. The credit card on file is the default payment method. If this is the card you wish to use, enter the CVV2 code to proceed. For more information about this, please see: Update Your Credit Card.
   • If you wish to use another payment method, click the Change Payment Method link. Select to use a new credit card or your PayPal account, and follow the directions on the screen.

Rock

1. Log in to your Bluehost control panel.
2. Click on the Marketplace menu on the left side of your screen.
3. Scroll down to Featured Products and click on the Add-ons tab.
4. Look for the specific tile that says Dedicated IP and select it.
   
5. Click on the Add to cart and select your payment method.
6. The credit card on file is the default payment method. If this is the card you wish to use, enter the CVV2 code to proceed. For more information about this, please see: Update Your Credit Card.
   • If you wish to use another payment method, click the Change Payment Method link. Select to use a new credit card or your PayPal account, and follow the directions on the screen.

For additional information about the difference between Shared and Dedicated IP, please see Shared vs. Dedicated IPs & Port Access.