Shared IP Address?
What is a shared IP?
A shared IP or dynamic IP refers to an IP address that multiple users use. In the context of external IP addresses, multiple users on a single network use a shared IP address to connect to the internet. This IP address is assigned by an internet service provider (ISP) and is shared by all the devices connected to that network.
An ISP oversees the rotation of shared IP addresses and rotates them among its user base. IP addresses are assigned on a need basis, and no user has a single ownership of it. This helps to drive IP address maintenance costs down and maximize their usage on the ISPs’ part.
A shared IP address means that the address assigned to a hosting account or website is shared between multiple domains and websites. It can host many websites on a single web server. Because one IP address is used for multiple sites, the actions of one website owner can affect the IP reputation of all the websites sharing that IP on the server.
Websites that rely on shared hosting plans share the hosting with websites. This tends to be the case for SMEs or individual websites, where traffic volumes are other easily manageable and the websites themselves are limited in terms of the number of pages, etc.
A shared IP is a more affordable option as compared to a dedicated IP. It is inexpensive, particularly when bundled with web hosting as the user will share the server costs with various other users. For small businesses or startups who are just taking the leap into the market, shared IPs are a better option from a financial point of view.
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