# Reserve an IPv4 Address

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**Prerequisites:** Make sure you have the appropriate permissions. Only contract owners, administrators, or users with the **Reserve IP Blocks** privilege can reserve IP addresses. Other user types have read-only access and cannot provision changes.
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1. In the **DCD**, go to **Menu** > **Network Services** > **IP Management**.
2. In **IP Management**, select **+ Reserve IP Blocks**.
3. Enter the following IP block information:
   * **Name:** Enter a name for the IP block.
   * **Number of IPs:** Enter the number of IPv4 addresses you want to reserve.
   * **Region:** Enter the location of the IONOS Cloud data center where you want your IPs to be available.
4. Confirm your entries by selecting **Reserve IP Blocks**.

![Reserve IP addresses](https://1737632334-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MifAzdGvKLDTtvJP8sm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-c14ccad6b94997842cba06e64f362714d6ecf8ee%2Freserve-ips.png?alt=media)

The number of IPs you have reserved are available as an IP block. The IP block details should now be visible on the right.