# Return an IPv4 Address

IP addresses cannot be returned individually, but only as a block and only when they are not in use.

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**Note:** If you return a static IP address, you cannot reserve it again afterwards.
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1. In the **DCD**, go to **Menu** > **Network Services** > **IP Management**.
2. Select the required IP block.
3. Ensure the IP addresses you want to release are not in use.
4. Select **Delete** to return the IP block to the pool.
5. Confirm your action by selecting **OK**.

![Return an IP block by highlighting the block and clicking Delete. A confirmation dialog will open](https://1737632334-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MifAzdGvKLDTtvJP8sm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-6b5307fb1ff659596ca77f6025351a6661197bb3%2Freturn-ip-block.png?alt=media)

The IP block and all IP addresses contained are released and removed from your IONOS Cloud account.