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Can a VPS have multiple IPs?

Last updated on September 25, 2022 @ 3:42 pm

A VPS can have multiple IP addresses, depending on the hosting provider. Many providers offer this feature as part of their services, allowing you to create multiple virtual machines (VMs) on the same server, each with its own IP address. This can be helpful if you need to spread your traffic across multiple servers, or if you want to isolate certain services from the rest of your web server.

PRO TIP: A VPS can have multiple IPs, but only one of those IPs can be used as the primary IP. The other IPs can only be used as aliases.

However, be aware that this feature can also be used to hide your identity and traffic from potential attackers. Always be sure to use a secure password and keep your VPS security policies in mind when using multiple IPs.

Drew Clemente

Drew Clemente

Devops & Sysadmin engineer. I basically build infrastructure online.