Static Networking
Floating IPs are static IP addresses that can be instantly re-assigned from one Instance to another within the same region.Use Cases
- Failover: Quickly move traffic from a failed primary server to a standby server.
- Zero-Downtime Updates: Deploy a new version of your app on a new instance and “flip” the Floating IP to point to it.
- Persistent Entry Points: Maintain a constant IP for your own DNS records or third-party allowlists.
Management
- Reserve: Allocate a new Floating IP in your region.
- Assign: Link it to an active instance.
- Reassign: Move it to a different instance with near-zero propagated downtime.