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	~~This article depicts functionality only when logged into WHM as root~~. ~~The ability to assign your own Dedicated IPs requires either~~ a ~~Virtual or Dedicated server package~~.		A dedicated IP address gives one account its own IP address instead of sharing the server's main IP address. See [[Why should I have a dedicated IP]] for reasons you might want one.

	~~Dedicated IPs have many advantages.~~ You ~~can view more details in our article [[Why should I have~~ a dedicated IP~~?]]~~		You don't need a dedicated IP address for SSL. Free AutoSSL certificates work on shared IP addresses.

	{{note\|Before assigning a dedicated IP to an account, you should be aware that a dedicated IP assignment may result in the site(s) associated with the account to appear down for several hours while the new IP propagates. We suggest to schedule dedicated IP assignments for the account's non-peak hours because of this.}}		== Reseller hosting ==

	{{~~note~~\|~~If any of the sites associated with~~ the account ~~you're going~~ to assign ~~a dedicated IP~~ to ~~are using 3rd party DNS that does not sync with your server's DNS, they will need to have their DNS zones modified to reflect the new IP address~~. ~~If you're not sure how the sites are having their DNS handled, you will want to consult with your server's administrator.}}~~		Order a dedicated IP address (see {{Account Upgrades}}), then [[Open a support ticket\|open a support ticket]] in the '''Technical Support''' department and tell us which account to assign it to.

	~~[1] Log into your~~ server~~'s WHM as root.~~		== Your own server (cloud or dedicated) ==

	~~[2] Click on 'Change Site's~~ IP ~~Address' which is under the 'Account Functions' section.~~		=== Step 1: Add the IP address to your server ===

	~~[3] Select~~ the ~~account you~~'~~re wanting to assign a dedicated IP to~~.		To get an additional IP address for your server, see {{Account Upgrades}}, or open a ticket in the '''Sales and Billing''' department.

	~~[4] Click~~ the '~~Change~~' ~~button~~.		Once we've assigned the IP address to your server, check that it's listed in WHM under '''IP Functions''' > '''Show or Delete Current IP Addresses'''. If it isn't, add it with '''IP Functions''' > '''Add a New IP Address''', using the subnet mask we gave you.

	~~[5] Select~~ an ~~available IP (other than your server's main IP) from the 'New Address' drop down.~~		=== Step 2: Assign it to an account ===

	If you ~~currently do not have any available IPs~~, ~~you can view details on how~~ to ~~order additional IPs for your server at our {{Account Upgrades}} page~~.		Before you start, note that visitors may keep reaching the old IP address for a few hours, until DNS caches update. To shorten this, lower the time to live (TTL) of the domain's DNS records a day ahead.

	~~[6] Click~~ the 'Change' ~~button~~.		'''1.''' Log in to WHM as root and go to '''Account Functions''' > '''Change Site's IP Address'''.

			'''2.''' Select the account and click '''Change'''.

			'''3.''' Choose the new IP address from the menu, then click '''Change'''.

			WHM updates the account's DNS zone on your server. If the domain's DNS is hosted somewhere else, such as Cloudflare, also change its '''A''' records there.

			For details, see cPanel's [https://docs.cpanel.net/whm/account-functions/change-site-ip-address/ Change Site's IP Address] documentation.

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	Dedicated IPs have many advantages. You can view more details in our article [[Why should I have a dedicated IP?]]		Dedicated IPs have many advantages. You can view more details in our article [[Why should I have a dedicated IP?]]
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	Dedicated IPs have many advantages. You can view more details in our article [[Why should I have a dedicated IP?]]		Dedicated IPs have many advantages. You can view more details in our article [[Why should I have a dedicated IP?]]
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	Dedicated IPs have many advantages. You can view more details in our article [[Why should I have a dedicated IP?]]		Dedicated IPs have many advantages. You can view more details in our article [[Why should I have a dedicated IP?]]

	<span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">=========</span></strong></span><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">=====</span></strong></span><span style="color: #ff0000; font-size: small;"><strong>IMPORTANT</strong></span><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="color: #000000;">=========</span></span></strong><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">=====</span></strong></span>		{{note\|Before assigning a dedicated IP to an account, you should be aware that a dedicated IP assignment may result in the site(s) associated with the account to appear down for several hours while the new IP propagates. We suggest to schedule dedicated IP assignments for the account's non-peak hours because of this.}}
	Before assigning a dedicated IP to an account, you ~~will want to~~ be aware that a dedicated IP assignment may result in the site(s) associated with the account to appear down for several hours while the new IP propagates. We suggest to schedule dedicated IP assignments for the account's non-peak hours because of this.
	~~Also, if~~ any of the sites associated with the account you're going to assign a dedicated IP to are using 3rd party DNS that does not sync with your server's DNS, they will need to have their DNS zones modified to reflect the new IP ~~you're going to assign after you have assigned the dedicated IP~~. If you're not sure how the sites are having their DNS handled, you will want to consult with your server's administrator.		{{note\|If any of the sites associated with the account you're going to assign a dedicated IP to are using 3rd party DNS that does not sync with your server's DNS, they will need to have their DNS zones modified to reflect the new IP address. If you're not sure how the sites are having their DNS handled, you will want to consult with your server's administrator.}}
	<span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">=========</span></strong></span><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">==================</span></strong></span><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">=====</span></strong></span><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">=====</span></strong></span><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong></strong></span>
	~~<br />~~ 1) Log into your server's WHM as root.~~<br /> <br />~~ 2) Click on 'Change Site's IP Address' which is under the 'Account Functions' section.~~<br /> <br />~~ 3) Select the account you're wanting to assign a dedicated IP to.~~<br /> <br />~~ 4) Click the 'Change' button.~~<br /> <br />~~ 5) Select an available IP (other than your server's main IP) from the 'New Address' drop down.~~<br /> <br />~~ If you currently do not have any available IPs, you can view details on how to order additional IPs for your server ~~here:<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www~~.ace-host.net/upgrades/dedicated-ip-addresses.php" target="_blank"></a><a title="http://www.ace-host.net/upgrades/dedicated-ip-addresses.php" href="http://www.ace-host.net/upgrades/dedicated-ip-addresses.php">http://www.ace-host.net/upgrades/dedicated-ip-addresses.php</a><br /> <br /> 6) Click the 'Change' button. ~~</html>~~ [[Category:WHM (Web Host Manager)]]		[1] Log into your server's WHM as root.

			[2] Click on 'Change Site's IP Address' which is under the 'Account Functions' section.

			[3] Select the account you're wanting to assign a dedicated IP to.

			[4] Click the 'Change' button.

			[5] Select an available IP (other than your server's main IP) from the 'New Address' drop down.

			If you currently do not have any available IPs, you can view details on how to order additional IPs for your server at our {{Account Upgrades}} page.

			[6] Click the 'Change' button.

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	~~<html> <span style="font-size: medium;"><em>~~This article depicts functionality only when logged into WHM (Web Host Manager) as root.~~</em></span>~~		This article depicts functionality only when logged into WHM (Web Host Manager) as root. The ability to assign your own Dedicated IPs requires either a Virtual or Dedicated server package.
	Dedicated IPs have many advantages. You can view more details ~~on this here:<br /> <br /> <a title="~~Why should I have a dedicated IP?~~" href="https://esupport.acenet-inc.net/index.php?/Knowledgebase/Article/View/18/0/why-should-i-have-a-dedicated-ip">Why should I have a dedicated IP?</a><br /> <br />~~ <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">=========</span></strong></span><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">=====</span></strong></span><span style="color: #ff0000; font-size: small;"><strong>IMPORTANT</strong></span><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="color: #000000;">=========</span></span></strong><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">=====</span></strong></span>
			Dedicated IPs have many advantages. You can view more details in our article [[Why should I have a dedicated IP?]]

			<span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">=========</span></strong></span><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">=====</span></strong></span><span style="color: #ff0000; font-size: small;"><strong>IMPORTANT</strong></span><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="color: #000000;">=========</span></span></strong><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">=====</span></strong></span>
	Before assigning a dedicated IP to an account, you will want to be aware that a dedicated IP assignment may result in the site(s) associated with the account to appear down for several hours while the new IP propagates. We suggest to schedule dedicated IP assignments for the account's non-peak hours because of this.		Before assigning a dedicated IP to an account, you will want to be aware that a dedicated IP assignment may result in the site(s) associated with the account to appear down for several hours while the new IP propagates. We suggest to schedule dedicated IP assignments for the account's non-peak hours because of this.
	Also, if any of the sites associated with the account you're going to assign a dedicated IP to are using 3rd party DNS that does not sync with your server's DNS, they will need to have their DNS zones modified to reflect the new IP you're going to assign after you have assigned the dedicated IP. If you're not sure how the sites are having their DNS handled, you will want to consult with your server's administrator.		Also, if any of the sites associated with the account you're going to assign a dedicated IP to are using 3rd party DNS that does not sync with your server's DNS, they will need to have their DNS zones modified to reflect the new IP you're going to assign after you have assigned the dedicated IP. If you're not sure how the sites are having their DNS handled, you will want to consult with your server's administrator.
	<span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">=========</span></strong></span><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">==================</span></strong></span><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">=====</span></strong></span><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">=====</span></strong></span><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong></strong></span>		<span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">=========</span></strong></span><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">==================</span></strong></span><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">=====</span></strong></span><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">=====</span></strong></span><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong></strong></span>
	<br /> 1) Log into your server's WHM as root.<br /> <br /> 2) Click on 'Change Site's IP Address' which is under the 'Account Functions' section.<br /> <br /> 3) Select the account you're wanting to assign a dedicated IP to.<br /> <br /> 4) Click the 'Change' button.<br /> <br /> 5) Select an available IP (other than your server's main IP) from the 'New Address' drop down.<br /> <br /> If you currently do not have any available IPs, you can view details on how to order additional IPs for your server here:<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.ace-host.net/upgrades/dedicated-ip-addresses.php" target="_blank"></a><a title="http://www.ace-host.net/upgrades/dedicated-ip-addresses.php" href="http://www.ace-host.net/upgrades/dedicated-ip-addresses.php">http://www.ace-host.net/upgrades/dedicated-ip-addresses.php</a><br /> <br /> 6) Click the 'Change' button. </html> [[Category:WHM (Web Host Manager)]]		<br /> 1) Log into your server's WHM as root.<br /> <br /> 2) Click on 'Change Site's IP Address' which is under the 'Account Functions' section.<br /> <br /> 3) Select the account you're wanting to assign a dedicated IP to.<br /> <br /> 4) Click the 'Change' button.<br /> <br /> 5) Select an available IP (other than your server's main IP) from the 'New Address' drop down.<br /> <br /> If you currently do not have any available IPs, you can view details on how to order additional IPs for your server here:<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.ace-host.net/upgrades/dedicated-ip-addresses.php" target="_blank"></a><a title="http://www.ace-host.net/upgrades/dedicated-ip-addresses.php" href="http://www.ace-host.net/upgrades/dedicated-ip-addresses.php">http://www.ace-host.net/upgrades/dedicated-ip-addresses.php</a><br /> <br /> 6) Click the 'Change' button. </html> [[Category:WHM (Web Host Manager)]]

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<html> This article depicts functionality only when logged into WHM (Web Host Manager) as root.
Dedicated IPs have many advantages. You can view more details on this here: <a title="Why should I have a dedicated IP?" href="https://esupport.acenet-inc.net/index.php?/Knowledgebase/Article/View/18/0/why-should-i-have-a-dedicated-ip">Why should I have a dedicated IP?</a> ==============IMPORTANT==============
Before assigning a dedicated IP to an account, you will want to be aware that a dedicated IP assignment may result in the site(s) associated with the account to appear down for several hours while the new IP propagates. We suggest to schedule dedicated IP assignments for the account's non-peak hours because of this.
Also, if any of the sites associated with the account you're going to assign a dedicated IP to are using 3rd party DNS that does not sync with your server's DNS, they will need to have their DNS zones modified to reflect the new IP you're going to assign after you have assigned the dedicated IP. If you're not sure how the sites are having their DNS handled, you will want to consult with your server's administrator.
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 1) Log into your server's WHM as root. 2) Click on 'Change Site's IP Address' which is under the 'Account Functions' section. 3) Select the account you're wanting to assign a dedicated IP to. 4) Click the 'Change' button. 5) Select an available IP (other than your server's main IP) from the 'New Address' drop down. If you currently do not have any available IPs, you can view details on how to order additional IPs for your server here: <a href="http://www.ace-host.net/upgrades/dedicated-ip-addresses.php" target="_blank"></a><a title="http://www.ace-host.net/upgrades/dedicated-ip-addresses.php" href="http://www.ace-host.net/upgrades/dedicated-ip-addresses.php">http://www.ace-host.net/upgrades/dedicated-ip-addresses.php</a> 6) Click the 'Change' button. </html> [[Category:WHM (Web Host Manager)]]