Getting a dedicated IP address is easier than most people expect. You do not need to call your internet provider, lease a block of addresses, or configure anything by hand. The usual route is to add one through a service that assigns a private address to your account. The harder question is which kind of dedicated IP is worth paying for, because they are not all the same.
Read more on how you can benefit from a dedicated IP address using Speedify Dedicated Servers.
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Should you have a backup 4G, 5G, Starlink, or cable internet connection?
Yes — every internet connection goes down, including Starlink, which drops for ~34 minutes a day on average. A backup connection from a different provider means one outage never takes you fully offline. The most common options are a 4G/5G cellular hotspot, a cable or DSL line, or a second satellite dish.
4G/5G cellular
Works anywhere. Just a SIM or hotspot — no installation needed.
Learn more →Cable / DSL
Best for fixed locations. Different network, so outages rarely overlap.
Learn more →Second Starlink
Adds redundancy and throughput for remote sites or heavy usage.
Learn more →Speedify bonds any two connections into one — automatic failover, more speed, no dropped calls.
Try free →Speedify makes your uploads and downloads faster, more reliable, and more secure.
Speedify combines Wi-Fi, 4G / 5G cellular, Ethernet, Starlink, and other satellites for faster internet uploads and downloads
Speedify is the only software app that combines Wi-Fi, 4G / 5G cellular, Ethernet, Starlink and other satellites at once for secure, faster, and more reliable internet uploads and downloads so you stay online without interruptions.
Speedify will automatically detect and start using any available Internet connections on your device while intelligently distributing your online traffic between them for optimal performance. If you need help we have quick start guides available for most common set ups.
Speedify gets you faster uploads and downloads from the devices around you
Speedify's Pair & Share feature lets you and the devices around you pair up and share 4G/5G cellular both ways, so every paired device gets faster uploads, faster downloads, and a steadier internet connection. All sides share and use each other's cellular at once, unlike a personal hotspot, where one device gives and the rest take.
Speedify's Pair & Share feature runs over the local network between devices already running Speedify, with no extra hardware and no new data plans. Speedify creates an encrypted pool of shared 4G/5G cellular connections across all paired devices. Each device taps into that shared pool of combined connections for faster upload and download speeds and a more reliable internet connection.
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The ways people get a dedicated IP
- From your internet provider: some ISPs offer a static, dedicated IP as a business add-on. It works, but it ties the address to one physical line and one location.
- A VPN dedicated-IP add-on: many VPNs sell a static exit address for a few dollars a month. You get the address and nothing else.
- A private server with a static IP: a server reserved for you that comes with a dedicated address plus the ability to actually use it, for whitelisting, port forwarding, and reachable services. This is what a Speedify Dedicated Server provides.
What to check before you pay for a dedicated IP
A dedicated IP that just sits there as an exit address is the most common version sold, and it is also the most limited. Before adding one, it is worth asking:
- Is the address truly dedicated, or just static? A static address shared with others does not give you a clean reputation.
- Can you forward ports? Without port forwarding, you cannot run anything that the internet needs to reach.
- What happens to your speed? A bare exit IP does nothing for throughput or reliability.
- Is there any uptime guarantee? Most add-ons offer none.
How to get a dedicated IP with Speedify
A Speedify Dedicated Server includes a static IPv4 address reserved for your account, and getting one takes a few steps:
- Get a Speedify plan: a Dedicated Server is an add-on to any paid Speedify plan, so start by downloading Speedify and subscribing.
- Add a Dedicated Server: sign in to your Account Dashboard, open Manage on your license, and choose Add a Dedicated Server.
- Pick a location: choose from Speedify server locations across 50+ cities on six continents.
- Connect: the Speedify team provisions a private server for you, usually within a day, and it appears in the app under its own Dedicated category.
From there, Speedify uses channel bonding to combine Wi-Fi, 4G/5G cellular, Ethernet, Starlink and satellite into one connection that terminates at your private server with its static IP. You get up to 1 Gbps of throughput, 3TB of monthly bandwidth, port forwarding, and a guaranteed service level agreement that credits a day of free service for every hour of downtime. The dedicated IP comes attached to a connection that is faster, more reliable, and more secure, rather than being the whole product.
How much a Speedify dedicated IP costs
A Speedify Dedicated Server is $120 billed monthly, or $900 billed yearly, on top of your Speedify plan. That is more than a bare dedicated-IP add-on, because you are getting a private server with bonding, port forwarding, and an SLA, not just an address. Current pricing is on the Speedify store.
Get started with Speedify Dedicated Servers
Download Speedify, subscribe to any paid plan, and add a Speedify Dedicated Server when you want an address that is genuinely yours.
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