Unique IP Address
A Unique IP is an IP address that is specific to your domain. When you add hosting to a domain/subdomain, it’s assigned an IP on the Apache server which is shared with other sites. This shared IP address is most often the only IP you’ll need. However, certain applications may require you to add a Unique IP to your site. You can add a Unique IP to any Fully Hosted domain/subdomain hosted at DreamHost on the page.
Need of a Unique IP
Unique IPs are most commonly used with domains that have secure hosting enabled. While it is possible to use secure hosting without a Unique IP, some older browsers which do not support Server Name Indication display a certificate warning when viewing your site. While not a comprehensive list, this includes :
- Windows XP versions of Internet Explorer.
- The default browser in Android 2.4 is “Gingerbread” and earlier. (4.0 “Ice Cream Sandwich” and later will work correctly.)
- Various older mobile browsers, including BlackBerry, Symbian OS, and older versions of Opera Mobile.
If you expect a significant number of the visitors to your secure site to be using these browsers, you will need a Unique IP.
Benefits of a Unique IP Address :
There are a lot of reasons why it is recommended to use a Dedicated IP address for a website, hosted on a Shared server, but we shall look through the main ones here:
- It provides higher stability
- It grants access to your website anytime you need
- It is beneficial for the email sender’s reputation
- It is good for a business identity
- It is required for particular third-party applications/ scripts