> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/network-services/vdc-networking/ip-address/ipv4.md).

# IPv4 Configuration

Reserve and manage static IPv4 addresses for your Virtual Data Center (VDC). <code class="expression">space.vars.ionos\_cloud</code> allows you to reserve IPv4 addresses for a fee to support your networking requirements. Using the DCD's **IP Management**, you can reserve one or more addresses from an IP block for use across your infrastructure.

{% hint style="warning" %}
**Important:**

* <code class="expression">space.vars.ionos\_cloud</code> reserves random IPv4 addresses; you cannot reserve a specific IPv4 address.
* Reserving and using IPv4 addresses is restricted to authorized users only. Contract owners and administrators may grant privileges to reserve IP addresses.
* An IP address can only be used in the data center region where it was reserved.
  {% endhint %}

## Product Overview

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Overview</strong></mark></td><td>Learn about IPv4 address management concepts and best practices.</td><td><a href="/pages/OnVuazm3Qa36ev018ujz">/pages/OnVuazm3Qa36ev018ujz</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Quick Links

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>How-Tos</strong></mark></td><td>Learn how to reserve and return IPv4 addresses for your networks.</td><td><a href="/pages/6FKDVbJszHB8yjTWMbrH">/pages/6FKDVbJszHB8yjTWMbrH</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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