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AWS BYOIP Integration Overview

AWS BYOIP Integration Overview

Semi-Automatic IPv4 IPv6
Microsoft Azure BYOIP Integration Overview

Microsoft Azure BYOIP Integration Overview

Semi-Automatic IPv4 IPv6
Google Cloud BYOIP Integration Overview

Google Cloud BYOIP Integration Overview

Semi-Automatic IPv4 IPv6
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) BYOIP Integration Overview

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) BYOIP Integration Overview

Semi-Automatic IPv4 IPv6
Alibaba Cloud BYOIP Integration Overview

Alibaba Cloud BYOIP Integration Overview

Semi-Automatic IPv4
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Latest BYOIP News

Verified developments affecting portable IP address space, with primary sources cited on every story.

Routing & Security

Cloudflare makes BGP over GRE and IPsec generally available

Cloudflare's 5 October release makes BGP over GRE and IPsec available for production on Unified Routing accounts. BGP over CNI remains in closed beta.

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Cloud & BYOIP

IBM Cloud VPC introduces a restricted-access IPv4 BYOIP beta

IBM's 29 September release lets selected customers bring IPv4 ranges to Cloud VPC as custom authorized CIDRs. Access and provisioning remain controlled.

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Address Markets

September IPv4 prices ease further in IPv4Center's transaction data

IPv4Center's September report puts the average at US$19.94 per address, down 1.8% from August. Its volume-weighted average is lower, at US$14.88.

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Routing & Security

Study finds RPKI-related events account for a small share of BGP updates

An 11-year study summarised on APNIC's blog associates well below 1% of observed BGP updates with RPKI events, while finding that the share is growing.

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Routing & Security

Virtualizor reports package-signing changes after August BGP hijack

A 29 September vendor update reports package and API-response signing after an August routing hijack. The incident illustrates the limits of origin validation.

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Standards & IETF

ASPA status check: publishable at most RIRs, still not an RFC

LACNIC's 9 September explainer notes that ASPA's core documents are still IETF drafts. Validators already process ASPA objects, but details of the validation algorithm may still change.

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Geolocation & Reputation

APNIC 62 panel looks at geofeeds, RIR data and IP geolocation accuracy

A panel at APNIC 62 discussed how geofeeds, registry data and third-party geolocation providers fit together, and why accuracy and privacy both need attention.

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Routing & Security

ARIN funds an RPKI operational health dashboard for its region

Virginia Tech received a US$17,350 ARIN Community Grant, announced 22 September, to build an RPKI Operational Health Dashboard for the ARIN service region.

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Policy Tracker

Policy Tracker, September 2026

Where ARIN, RIPE and APNIC number-resource proposals stood on 30 September 2026, and which of them affect holders of portable address space.

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Events & Conferences

October 2026 events for BYOIP teams: NANOG 98, ARIN 58 and RIPE 93

October's meetings cover policy, routing security and registry services. ARIN 58 includes a directory-services roadmap session on 23 October.

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Registries & Policy

RIPE proposals to simplify first ASNs and revise IPv6 PI move to Review Phase

Proposal 2026-01 would remove the needs assessment for an organisation's first AS number, and 2024-01 would revise IPv6 PI assignments. Both reached Review Phase, the RIPE Chair Team reported on 22 September.

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Registries & Policy

RIPE NCC publishes draft agenda for the October 2026 General Meeting

The General Meeting runs 28-30 October in Sofia and online. Members will discuss the 2027 Activity Plan and Budget and vote on changes to the Executive Board's structure; resolution proposals close on 14 October.

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Routing & Security

APNIC members can publish ASPAs in MyAPNIC, with monitoring in DASH

APNIC added ASPA support to MyAPNIC and its Registry API in July, and a 30 September APNIC Academy session covered creating, validating and monitoring ASPAs.

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Routing & Security

Cloudflare makes Unified Routing generally available for Magic Transit and WAN

Unified Routing reached GA on 18 September. BGP over GRE and IPsec followed on 5 October; existing accounts should review feature coverage and upgrade guidance.

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Registries & Policy

Two ARIN draft policies revisit how ARIN addresses can be used outside the region

ARIN-2026-5 became a Draft Policy on 22 September and ARIN-2025-3 received a staff and legal review on 11 September. Teams announcing ARIN space from cloud regions abroad should follow both ahead of ARIN 58.

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Address Markets

IPv4 prices in August 2026: two datasets, one direction

IPv4Center recorded an average of US$20.30 per address across 105 August transactions, while Escrow.com's second-quarter index put large-block prices at US$24.67. Both show softer prices than a year ago.

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Automation & Operations

ARIN now accepts Reg-RWS API keys in a request header

ARIN's 28 July release added header-based API keys for its Registration RESTful Service. Keys sent as URL query parameters still work, but ARIN says that method will eventually be retired.

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Registries & Policy

APNIC 62 policy meeting: two proposals reach consensus, IPv4 delegation increase returns to the list

At APNIC 62 in Mumbai, prop-169 and prop-170 reached consensus, while prop-168, which would raise the maximum IPv4 delegation to a /22, was returned for more discussion.

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Routing & Security

Cloudflare adds managed firewall rulesets to Unified Routing

Cloudflare's 25 September update adds managed rulesets to Unified Routing. Beta status and account entitlement matter for Magic Transit and WAN users.

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Routing & Security

Oracle adds FastConnect traffic draining for planned maintenance

OCI's 16 September release adds traffic draining for private FastConnect circuits and link controls for direct connections. Review routing policy before use.

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Routing & Security

Kazakhstan's ROA coverage nears 80%, while route validation lags

A RIPE NCC report puts Kazakhstan's IPv4 ROA coverage near 80%, up from around 13% a year earlier. Validation has not followed, and the distinction matters.

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Automation & Operations

RIPE NCC is replacing RPKI API keys with SSO-based credentials

RIPE NCC's Q4 2026 plan says work has started to replace RPKI API keys with OIDC-based keys. No migration deadline has been published; timelines are due at RIPE 93.

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Routing & Security

APNIC and NIXI target route origin validation in India

A September agreement focuses on ROV deployment, IPv6 skills and an RPKI repository mirror pilot. Operators should distinguish the programme from completed deployment.

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Registries & Policy

ARIN IPv6 fee waiver ends in December: small holders should review 2027 costs

ARIN has confirmed the 31 December 2026 expiry of its IPv6 fee waiver. Affected small resource holders should check their 2027 billing category.

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Automation & Operations

AWS adds delegated RPKI and BGP monitoring to VPC IPAM

AWS VPC IPAM can manage ROAs through delegated RPKI and surface routing-security findings. Check tier, registry support and delegation responsibilities.

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Cloud & BYOIP

Google Cloud previews Standard Tier for BYOIP IPv4 prefixes

Google Cloud added a Standard Tier BYOIP preview on 3 August. Prefix-size requirements and inherited tier settings deserve review before a pilot.

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IPv6

Google Cloud makes static external BYOIPv6 reservations generally available

Static reservations for BYOIPv6 forwarding-rule ranges reached GA on 27 August. The change helps separate address retention from forwarding-rule lifecycles.

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Registries & Policy

Recommended RIR governance draft puts registry continuity in focus

The 1 September recommended draft addresses RIR oversight and continuity arrangements. It is a governance milestone, not an immediate change to BYOIP eligibility.

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Routing & Security

RPKI can replace some IRR data, but AS-SET dependencies remain

Research using AMS-IX and DE-CIX route-server data distinguishes replaceable route objects from AS-SET dependencies that operators still need to preserve.

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Registries & Policy

ARIN closes directory-services consultation: what BYOIP teams should check

ARIN is reviewing feedback on a proposed move toward RDAP. BYOIP teams can audit registry lookups while retirement dates remain proposals.

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BYOIP Guides & Insights

Practical explanations, cloud comparisons and technical guidance for bringing your own IP addresses to modern infrastructure.

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IP Basics

What Is IP Allowlisting?

IP allowlisting restricts access to approved source addresses. See why NAT, CGNAT and dynamic IPs break naive rules, and what a stable egress address fixes.

6 min read · Updated 18 September 2026

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BYOIP Fundamentals

What Is RPKI? ROAs, Origin Validation and Your BYOIP Prefix

Learn how Route Origin Authorizations let networks validate a BGP origin, why clouds require them for advertised BYOIP ranges, and how to choose the right ASN and max length.

12 min read · Updated 20 August 2026

Secure your routes
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Routing & Security

Anycast vs Unicast: What's the Difference?

One address, one server versus one address announced from many sites. See how BGP decides which site answers, and why anycast isn't automatic load balancing or failover.

5 min read · Updated 18 September 2026

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203.0.113.0/24 one prefix geo database Ashows: DEgeo database Bshows: NLgeo database Cshows: FRpublished geofeedconfirms: LT databases disagree until the operator publishes its own feed
IP Basics

What Is IP Geolocation?

IP geolocation estimates location from an address using external databases. Learn why lookups disagree, what a geofeed corrects, and why BYOIP migrations can show stale locations.

4 min read · Updated 18 September 2026

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BYOIP Fundamentals

What Is an ASN? The Number Behind Every BYOIP Announcement

Learn what an Autonomous System Number identifies, how BGP uses ASNs and AS paths, and why most cloud BYOIP deployments do not require you to obtain your own ASN.

11 min read · Updated 20 August 2026

Learn the basics
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Routing & Security

What Is BGP? How Internet Routing Works

BGP tells networks how to reach IP address blocks. Learn what a route announcement means, how paths are selected, and why routing matters for BYOIP.

6 min read · Updated 11 September 2026

Follow the route
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IP Basics

What Is IPv4 Leasing, and How Does It Work?

IPv4 leasing provides access to address space for an agreed period. Understand the costs, routing setup, and practical checks before choosing a block.

6 min read · Updated 15 September 2026

How leasing works
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BYOIP Fundamentals

Who Actually Owns an IP Address? (And Why It Matters for BYOIP)

IANA, RIRs, registered holders and lessees: learn who controls IP address space, what ownership means in practice, and what you must prove before a cloud can announce your prefix.

10 min read · Updated 20 August 2026

Understand ownership
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IPv4 & IPv6

Why Are IPv4 Addresses Running Out?

IPv4 exhaustion limits the supply of additional addresses. Learn why existing connections keep working and what options networks have for growth.

5 min read · Updated 11 September 2026

See the shortage
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IP Basics

Leasing vs Buying IPv4 Addresses: Which Makes Sense?

Should you lease an IPv4 block or acquire it through a transfer? Compare the costs, operational responsibilities, and consequences of each choice.

6 min read · Updated 15 September 2026

Run the numbers
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IP Basics

What Is IP Address Reputation?

An IP address can carry a history of activity. Learn how reputation checks work, what a blocklist result means, and how to investigate problems.

6 min read · Updated 11 September 2026

Check the history
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IP Basics

What Is Reverse DNS? PTR Records Explained

Reverse DNS looks up a hostname from an IP address. See how PTR records work, how to check them, and why the IP provider usually controls the setup.

6 min read · Updated 11 September 2026

Map it back
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IP Basics

What Is a Subnet? A Beginner's Guide

Subnets organize a network into smaller address ranges. Learn how devices, subnet masks, and gateways fit together with a simple office example.

5 min read · Updated 10 September 2026

Break it down
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IP Basics

What Is CIDR Notation? IP Address Ranges Explained

Understand the slash in an IP range, calculate how many addresses a block contains, and recognize the difference between total and usable addresses.

5 min read · Updated 10 September 2026

Decode the slash
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IP Basics

What Is NAT, and How Does It Work?

Follow two devices through a NAT gateway to see how address translation works, why ports matter, and what NAT does and does not provide.

6 min read · Updated 10 September 2026

Follow the packet
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IP Basics

Static vs Dynamic IP Addresses: What's the Difference?

Understand when an IP address stays fixed, when it can change, and how to choose the right assignment method for your network.

5 min read · Updated 10 September 2026

Weigh the options
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IP Basics

Dedicated vs Shared IP Addresses: Which Do You Need?

A dedicated IP provides exclusive use within a service. Find out what that changes for hosting, access rules, and email delivery.

5 min read · Updated 10 September 2026

Pick the right one
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IP Basics

What Is a Reserved IP Address?

Reserved IP can mean a retained cloud address, a fixed DHCP assignment, or special-purpose address space. Here is how to tell the difference.

6 min read · Updated 10 September 2026

Clear it up
SRC 192.0.2.10DST 198.51.100.25DevicesourceRouternext hopInternettransitServerdestination
IP Basics

What Is an IP Address? A Simple Guide

A beginner-friendly explanation of IP addresses: what they do, how they are assigned, and why one device can use several of them.

5 min read · Updated 9 September 2026

Start here
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IP Basics

IPv4 vs IPv6: What's the Difference?

IPv4 and IPv6 do the same basic job, but use different address formats. Compare their capacity, compatibility, and practical differences.

6 min read · Updated 9 September 2026

Compare the versions
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IP Basics

Public vs Private IP Addresses: What's the Difference?

Understand where public and private IP addresses are used, how to recognize private ranges, and why your device and an IP checker can show different addresses.

6 min read · Updated 9 September 2026

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Akamai Prolexic BYOIP Integration Overview
BYOIP SUPPORTER
Akamai Prolexic BYOIP Integration Overview
ASN
AS32787
IPv4 support
IPv6 support
LOA support
ROA support
Locations supported
Not documented
Process
Manual
BuyVM / FranTech BYOIP Integration Overview
BYOIP SUPPORTER
BuyVM / FranTech BYOIP Integration Overview
ASN
Not documented
IPv4 support
IPv6 support
LOA support
ROA support
Locations supported
Not documented
Process
Manual
Imperva DDoS Protection for Networks BYOIP Integration Overview
BYOIP SUPPORTER
Imperva DDoS Protection for Networks BYOIP Integration Overview
ASN
AS19551
IPv4 support
IPv6 support
LOA support
ROA support
Locations supported
Not documented
Process
Manual
HostHatch BYOIP Integration Overview
BYOIP SUPPORTER
HostHatch BYOIP Integration Overview
ASN
Not documented
IPv4 support
IPv6 support
LOA support
ROA support
Locations supported
Not documented
Process
Manual
F5 Distributed Cloud DDoS Mitigation BYOIP Integration Overview
BYOIP SUPPORTER
F5 Distributed Cloud DDoS Mitigation BYOIP Integration Overview
ASN
Not documented
IPv4 support
IPv6 support
LOA support
ROA support
Locations supported
Not documented
Process
Semi-Automatic
EDIS Global BYOIP Integration Overview
BYOIP SUPPORTER
EDIS Global BYOIP Integration Overview
ASN
Not documented
IPv4 support
IPv6 support
LOA support
ROA support
Locations supported
3 locations
Process
Manual