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Just out of curiosity how does one go about purchasing and maintaining ownership of IPv4’s. Do you need to do it through your own company or is it possible as a
by slickrick216 6y ago
Just out of curiosity how does one go about purchasing and maintaining ownership of IPv4’s. Do you need to do it through your own company or is it possible as an individual. I’ve heard you have to demonstrate you can use them but that was in relation to IPv6’s.
- toast0 6y agoDepending on which Regional Internet Registry you belong to (based on country of residence/incorporation), the process is roughly: A) justify an AS and pay the fee B) find someone to buy IPv4 addresses and pay them (probably a deposit) C) justify IPv4 address space to the RIR and pay the fee to transfer from your seller D) pay annual dues If your RIR actually has space available, you might be able to skip step B. And you can get IPv6 addresses without finding a seller, because all the RIRs have IPv6 space. RIR processes are generally human driven, so you might get more questions if you're filing as an individual.
- dstick 6y agoUntil recently, every new LIR got a /22 with RIPE. That’s how I got mine. Right now, none are public any more so you indeed have to buy them. The whole RIR and IP ownership process is so antiquated it’s almost hilarious. It’s on par with BGP, with is fully trust based as well :) A fascinating field, that I’m glad not to be a part of any more!
- slickrick216 6y agoGood to know thank you.
- wmf 6y agoYou do have to put IPv4 addresses into use within a year or so when you buy them.