{"id":27007,"date":"2024-05-09T11:58:49","date_gmt":"2024-05-09T18:58:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/?p=27007"},"modified":"2026-02-05T01:36:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T09:36:43","slug":"how-to-set-up-use-static-ip-address","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/how-to-set-up-use-static-ip-address\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Set Up a Static IP Address on Your Device"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Configuring a static IP address is a fairly simple process, but the exact steps differ depending on the device you use. In this article, we\u2019ll cover easy ways to set one up on mobile and desktop devices, so you can get it done with no hassle. We\u2019ll also cover when a static IP makes sense and when it doesn\u2019t, in case you\u2019re still deciding whether it\u2019s right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is a Static IP Address?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A static IP address is an IP address that doesn\u2019t change; it remains the same every time your device connects to a network. It\u2019s like your street address \u2013 it\u2019s fixed and makes you easy to find.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are two main forms of static IP addresses: local and network (or public).<\/strong> A network static IP is assigned to give you internet access, while a local static IP is assigned to a device to facilitate internal network communications.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we will discuss local static IP addresses,<\/strong> referring to them as static IPs or static IP addresses throughout. These are the types you can assign to your devices as needed. In contrast, public static IPs are generally assigned by network administrators or your ISP.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Private Internet Access offers dedicated IPs<\/a>, which are a type of static public IP that only belong to you, as an add-on to your VPN subscription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Dedicated IP addresses are assigned via a token-based system. You generate the private key yourself on our website and simply copy it into your app, where it gets converted into a unique IP address. This makes it extremely difficult to trace the IP address back to your VPN account because you\u2019re the only one who gets the private key to create it.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

When You Need a Static IP Address<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You only need a static IP address in specific situations.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most devices use dynamic IP addresses by default, and for good reason. These addresses are automatically assigned by a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server, and the minute you disconnect from the network, a dynamic IP can be reassigned. This means that network admins don\u2019t need to configure each device manually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s when and why you might want to use a static IP instead of a dynamic one:<\/p>\n\n\n\n