IPv4 services
IPv4 remains widely used across internet-facing applications, servers and network services.
- Dedicated server IPv4
- Colocation IPv4
- VPS and cloud addressing
- Additional IP requirements
- Routed subnet options
- BGP integration where eligible
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Deploy public and private IP addressing for dedicated servers, colocation, cloud infrastructure, enterprise networks and BGP-enabled environments, with subnets and routing planned around how your infrastructure grows.
Share your server count, IPv4 / IPv6, subnet and routing requirements. Our network team will review them and recommend the right IP architecture.
IP services provide public or private addressing for servers, networks and applications, so infrastructure can communicate both internally and externally.
For enterprise environments, IP planning covers IPv4, IPv6, subnet allocation, private addressing, routing policy and BGP integration, designed together rather than assigned one address at a time.
Assign public or private IP resources to infrastructure
Structure address space around server and network needs
Connect address space to the right network paths
Expand addressing as infrastructure grows
HostGraber plans IPv4 and IPv6 addressing for eligible dedicated server, colocation, cloud and enterprise network environments.
IPv4 remains widely used across internet-facing applications, servers and network services.
IPv6 provides a vastly larger address space, allowing modern internet infrastructure to scale beyond the limits of IPv4.
From a single server IP to routed blocks and BGP-enabled address space, addressing is matched to how your infrastructure is built.
Public addressing for dedicated server workloads. Dedicated servers
Addressing for customer-owned infrastructure in the data centre. Colocation
IP allocation for supported virtualised environments.
Routed IP blocks planned around server and application requirements.
Internal networks built on private address space. Private network
Eligible IP resources integrated into BGP-enabled architectures. BGP
IPv4 continues to carry most existing internet services, while IPv6 adoption grows. Most infrastructure plans support both.
| Aspect | IPv4 | IPv6 |
|---|---|---|
| Address length | 32-bit | 128-bit |
| Address space | Limited | Very large |
| Current adoption | Very high | Growing |
| Typical use | Existing internet services | Modern and future networks |
| Recommended approach | Continue support | Adopt where practical |
Need your own routing policy? Explore BGP connectivity →
IP addressing works best when it is designed together with routing, firewalls, BGP, DDoS protection and private networking.
Public addressing options
Supported IPv6 addressing
Internal RFC1918 address planning
Custom subnet architecture
Integration for eligible networks
Security policy integration
DDoS protection integration
Custom IP and routing design
An address plan affects routing, security and growth for years. HostGraber designs IP architecture alongside BGP, firewalls, DDoS protection and private networking, so your address space is ready for what comes next.
Public and additional IPs for server workloads.
Addressing for supported virtualised environments.
IP resources for customer-owned hardware.
Structured address space for customer services.
Public endpoints with private internal addressing.
Dedicated addressing for mail servers.
Address space integrated into routed architectures.
Public and private addressing across sites and systems.
We review server count, services and address requirements.
IPv4, IPv6 and subnet structure are determined.
Static, routed or BGP architecture is planned.
Approved IP resources and configuration are provisioned.
Reachability is validated and services move into production.
An overview for IT and network teams planning address space: how public and private addressing are divided, how subnets are sized and how routing models affect IP design.
A well-structured IP architecture separates systems that must be reachable from the internet from systems that should only communicate internally. Public addresses are reserved for internet-facing services, while internal infrastructure uses private address space.
| Public IP | Private IP | |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Internet-facing services | Internal infrastructure |
| Typical systems | Websites, APIs, VPN endpoints, mail servers | Databases, storage, management and backup networks |
| Internet reachable | Yes, subject to firewall policy | No |
| Address space | Allocated public IPv4 / IPv6 | RFC1918 ranges |
IP blocks are expressed in CIDR notation, where the prefix length determines the number of addresses. Choosing the right size avoids both wasted address space and early re-numbering.
| Prefix | Total addresses | Typical fit |
|---|---|---|
| /32 | 1 | A single server address |
| /29 | 8 | A small group of services |
| /28 | 16 | Multiple servers or services |
| /27 | 32 | Larger server deployments |
| /26 | 64 | Hosting and multi-service platforms |
| /24 | 256 | Network-scale and BGP deployments |
The number of usable addresses depends on the routing model: on a traditional subnet, network, broadcast and gateway addresses are reserved, while a routed subnet can make more of the block usable.
Static addressing assigns IPs directly to a server interface and suits simple deployments. Routed subnets deliver an IP block to a server or router, which then manages the addresses within it, a common choice for virtualisation hosts and network appliances. BGP routing announces address space through the Border Gateway Protocol, giving greater control over how traffic reaches your network.
HostGraber determines the routing model during design, based on server count, services and growth plans. Learn more about BGP connectivity.
IPv4 address space is limited, and IPv6 adoption continues to grow. Running IPv4 and IPv6 together, commonly called dual stack, allows services to remain reachable over IPv4 while becoming available to IPv6 networks.
Including IPv6 in the initial address plan is simpler than retrofitting it later. IPv6 can be incorporated into supported dedicated server, colocation and enterprise network environments.
IP resources are allocated according to technical requirements and availability. The following details help our network team review your request efficiently:
Share these details through the IP services request form and our team will recommend an appropriate IP architecture.
Have a question about addressing or routing? Share your requirements and our network team will advise.
IPv4 resources can be provided for eligible infrastructure deployments, subject to technical requirements and availability.
Yes. IPv6 can be supported for eligible network and infrastructure environments.
Additional IP requirements can be reviewed according to intended use, infrastructure design and availability.
Routed subnet options can be evaluated for eligible deployments according to the required network architecture.
Yes. Eligible IP resources can be incorporated into supported BGP network architectures.
Yes. Firewall and DDoS protection can be incorporated into suitable network architectures for public IP resources.
Yes. Private addressing can be used for eligible server-to-server and internal infrastructure networks.
Yes. IP allocation, subnetting, private addressing, routing and BGP architecture can be planned around your infrastructure requirements.
Yes. IPv4 and IPv6 can be planned together for eligible environments, so services remain reachable over both protocols.
Complete the IP services request form with your infrastructure type and IP requirements. Our network team will review your request and recommend an IP architecture.
Tell us about your servers and addressing requirements. Our network team will recommend the right IP architecture.
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