do all web servers have static IP addresses?

I'm thinking of pointing 1 subdomain to my shared host at dreamhost, and another subdomain to my shared host at surpasshosting... not sure if this will work (I'm not even sure godaddy can do this...)

I was told that all commercial webservers have static IP addresses, but I wasn't so sure... so, do all webservers have a static IP address? Or do I need to check with my hosts?

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ServerSea answered 12 years ago
ServerSea answered 12 years ago

Yes, each connected server will have its own unique public IP address and that is what allows it to be found on the web.

However, if you want to host different sub domains at different places, you do not need your own dedicated IP for it. It is very simple really.

You will need to host your DNS Server at a neutral place, perhaps one good place to start would be to make use of your Domain Name Registrar DNS service or place like DNSMadeeasy.com or Zoneedit.com. I heard that MyDomains.com allows you to use their DNS Service even if you are not their customers but I cannot verify that.

Two things you need to do. First create the subdomain on your shared hosting sites. If the control panel restricts you from doing so, get the web host to set it up for you. Most will be willing to do so for free. Then find out what the shared IP is for that site.

Second, at the DNS Records, place an 'A' record for the subdomain and point it to the shared IP of the shared hosting account. Then you are set. Of course, at your domain name registrar, you need to point to use the DNS Server which you are using.

The reason for the 3rd party DNS Servers is that web hosts normally do not allow you to point outside of their network.

WarnerK answered 3 years ago
WarnerK answered 3 years ago

Every machine on the Internet has a unique IP address. A server has a static IP address that does not change very often. A home machine that is dialing up through a modem often has an IP address that is assigned by the ISP when the machine dials in.

Mesas answered 12 years ago
Mesas answered 12 years ago

You would be very hardpressed to find a provider who doesn't allocated dedicated IP addresses to their own systems.

So yes, basically all commercial webservers have static IP addresses. Otherwise that'd be a pain to manage

Linc answered 12 years ago
Linc answered 12 years ago

Just feel safe to do so, because it's common method used by many people.

Mwaraitch answered 12 years ago
Mwaraitch answered 12 years ago

Yeah all the servers have static IP address..

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