If you have advanced hosting needs, Dedicated Hosting IP (Internet Protocol) may be for you. A Dedicated Hosting IP means each web hosting account has a unique address, not shared by any other accounts on the same server.

Dedicated Hosting IP starts at $2.99/mo

Since the majority of sites on the Web are hosted via shared IP, most Performance Host hosting customers don’t need a Dedicated Hosting IP. However, you might consider paying the small additional cost for Dedicated Hosting IP if:

• You want to access your accounts by FTP as well as the Web when the domain name is otherwise inaccessible, such as domain name propagation periods.
• You want your site to be backwards-compatible with older browsers.
• You want to create a corporate intranet.

What is a Dedicated IP?

A dedicated IP (Internet Protocol) is a unique Internet address dedicated exclusively to a single hosting account. Normally, several hosting accounts reside on a single server and share that server’s IP address. Dedicated IP addresses are usually used for large SSL-encrypted secure websites and particularly large and/or traffic-heavy sites. Most shared hosting users have no particular need for a dedicated IP address.

Who Needs a Dedicated IP Adress?

Most shared hosting users have little need for a dedicated IP address. However, a dedicated IP address does provide certain advantages.

Generally speaking, a dedicated IP allows you to:

• View your website via its IP address.
• Access your accounts by FTP or the Web when the domain name is otherwise inaccessible, such as during domain name propagation periods.
• Ensure faster response during periods of high traffic load.
• Set up SSL protection on your website.

How do I add a dedicated IP to my shared hosting account?

To add a dedicated IP to your shared hosting account:

• Purchase a Dedicated IP credit from our website.
• Log in to your Account Manager.
• In the My Products section, select Hosting.
• Click the applicable hosting account.
• In the Hosting Account Details section on the right, click Apply Dedicated IP Address.

NOTE: Dedicated IPs may take 24-72 hours to become active on your hosting account.

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