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Releasing an IP address

Valid for Cloud Servers, migrated Cloud Servers, VPS, VPS+, and Dedicated Server managed in the Cloud Panel.

This article explains how to release an IP address in the Cloud Panel. To do this, complete the following:

  • Log in to your IONOS account.

  • In the title bar, click on Menu > Servers & Cloud.
    Optional: Select the desired Server & Cloud contract.

  • In the navigation bar on the left, click on Network > Public IP.

  • Activate the desired IP address.

  • In the Configuration area, click on the pencil icon next to the Assigned to: menu item.

The Public IP section of the Cloud Panel with the pencil icon highlighted.
The Public IP section of the Cloud Panel with the pencil icon highlighted.

  • If you are using a migrated Cloud Server or VPS+, click on the Not assigned button. If you are using a VPS, click on the Unassigned button. If you are using a Cloud Server or a Dedicated Server, click on Unassigned.

  • Click on Save changes.

The IP address is available again. It can be assigned to a new server.