What Is a Shared IP?
A shared IP means the internet protocol (IP) address assigned to a website or hosting account is shared between several domains or websites. In contrast, a dedicated IP is an IP address assigned to only one domain.
Benefits of a Shared IP
Lower price, simple setup and privacy are some of the advantages to expect when electing for this type of structure.
Available at a cost-effective price point
A shared IP is more affordable compared to a dedicated IP. It’s inexpensive, particularly when bundled with hosting since the user will share server costs with other users. New businesses and organizations with limited budgets often find this arrangement favorable.
Easy to setup
Having a shared IP can also mean shared hosting. With a shared hosting environment, users have access to pre-loaded software to use on their website or business. These can be installed at a click of a button.
IP health and reputation is shared with other websites
By sharing addresses, the IP health is monitored not by a single user but by other domain users as well. This means new businesses can benefit from the good reputation of more established domains using the same IP address.
