Access Elastic IP
- Click “Elastic IP” in the left sidebar under the “Bare Metal” section
- You will see the Elastic IP list page
Allocate an Elastic IP
- Click the “Allocate Elastic IP” button
- Configure the Elastic IP settings:
Configuration
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Billing Method | Currently supports “Pay as you go” - charged by the minute with no upfront cost |
| Data Center | Select the data center where the Elastic IP will be allocated |
| Specification | Choose the bandwidth specification (available after selecting a data center) |
Basic Information
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Auto-generated name for the Elastic IP (can be customized) |
| Elastic IP Quantity | Number of Elastic IPs to allocate (default: 1) |
Summary
The Summary panel shows:- Billing method
- Selected data center
- Instance type
- EIP quantity
- Estimated monthly cost breakdown (List Price, Discount, Total)
- Click “Go to Pay” to complete the allocation
Manage Elastic IPs
From the Elastic IP list page, you can:- Associate: Attach an Elastic IP to a bare metal server
- Disassociate: Detach an Elastic IP from a server (the IP remains allocated)
- Release: Permanently release an Elastic IP back to the pool
Best Practices
- Use Elastic IPs for services that require consistent public addresses - such as web servers, APIs, or any service that needs a stable endpoint
- Release unused Elastic IPs - You are charged for allocated Elastic IPs even when not associated with an instance
- Plan your IP allocation - Elastic IPs are limited resources; allocate only what you need