What is a dedicated IP, and do I need one?

A dedicated IP is an IP address used only by your server, rather than a shared node IP with a specific port. It gives you a clean address that's yours alone — and every VPS already includes one by default.

Note: VPS plans aren't sold any more. If you already have a VPS with us, message the team for help.

How dedicated IPs work

The difference shows up mostly in how players and services reach your server.

Every VPS includes 1 dedicated IP by default, so your VPS already has its own address.
On game hosting, servers are reached at a shared node IP plus a specific port by default; a dedicated IP gives you an address that's yours alone — often usable on the game's default port with no port number to share.
Dedicated IPs aren't sold as add-ons. For a tidy address, every game server already gets a free one: <short ID>.humbleservers.net.

Tip: A dedicated IP is handy when you want a clean address — to run on the standard port, attach a domain simply, or keep your address off a shared node. Your VPS comes with one already.

Do you need one?

It depends on how you want people to connect.

A dedicated IP shines when you want a tidy, default-port address or a simple domain setup.
If you're on a VPS, you already have one, so there's nothing extra to buy.

Frequently asked questions

Does my VPS include a dedicated IP? Yes — every VPS includes 1 dedicated IP by default.

Can I get more than one? Additional IPs aren't sold as add-ons any more — message the team if you need something special.

Are dedicated IPs only for Minecraft? No — they can benefit other games and services too.