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Assigning a Public IP Address

Assigning a Public IP Address allows your virtual instance to communicate with external systems over the internet. This is essential for hosting web services, APIs, or enabling remote access via SSH or RDP.

Prerequisites​

  • You must have an existing compute instance.
  • The instance should be deployed in a supported network (e.g., VPC or Isolated Network).
  • Public IPs must be available in your project and region.

Steps to Assign a Public IP​

To assign a Public IP to your instance via the Webberstop Cloud Portal, follow these steps:

  1. Log in to the Cloud Portal.

  2. From the side navigation menu, go to Networks > Public IP Address.

  3. Click the ➕ (plus) icon to initiate the Public IP assignment wizard.

  4. Select the Project in which the instance resides.

  5. Choose the Datacenter Location that matches your instance's region.

  6. Pick the Target Instance
    Choose the instance to which the Public IP should be assigned.

  7. Review Configuration Options

    • Ensure the network interface selected is correct.
    • Optionally, tag the IP with a name or description for future reference.

  8. Click Assign to complete the process.

Once assigned, the instance will be publicly reachable—subject to firewall rules and OS-level permissions.

Important Notes​

  • Firewall Rules: Ensure appropriate rules are configured to allow inbound traffic.
  • Security: Only expose necessary ports to minimize attack surface (e.g., 22 for SSH, 80/443 for HTTP/S).
  • Reassignment: Public IPs can be detached and reassigned to other instances if needed.
tip

To release a Public IP that's no longer in use, see Releasing a Public IP.