So I have a shared hosting account for Movie Hub. Is it worth getting a dedicated IP? What is the difference between having one and not having one? It's reasonably cheap to buy but I don't want to buy it just for the sake of it if it won't have a meaningful effect.
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Dedicated IP Address
- Thread starter Hulk
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Googled this: https://www.bluehost.com/blog/benefits-dedicated-ip/
Benefits of a Dedicated IP
There are many benefits of a dedicated IP, including improved site speed and security. As you’re the only one using the IP address, there is zero chance of your IP getting blocked – unless you do something malicious such as sending out spam emails, viruses, or malware.
Let’s explore the benefits of a dedicated IP in detail:
1. View Your Website Using IP Address
One of the benefits of a dedicated IP is that you can visit your website by entering your IP address as you’re the only one using it.
2. Reduces the Risk of IP Blacklisting
While sharing an IP address is generally safe, it risks country-specific blocking of your website. Another website on your server may perform illegal activities such as sending out spam emails, viruses, or malware and get you blocked by search engines.
With a dedicated IP, there is zero chance of your IP getting blocked — unless you do something malicious.
3. Faster Emails
Another dedicated IP benefit is faster email deliverability.
Email services such as Gmail and Yahoo trust emails from dedicated IPs more than those from shared IP addresses. These mail services often double-check emails from shared IP addresses because there’s a greater risk of getting spam emails from email accounts hosted on those IPs.
4. Secure Remote Access
Security risks have increased since the shift to remote work.
A dedicated IP address lets workers connect to company resources securely. Companies don’t have to worry about security breaches. If they encounter any, they can immediately identify the problem account it came from as each employee is assigned a unique IP address.
5. Safer and Quicker File Transfer
You can build your file transfer protocol (FTP) server to share files within an organization with a dedicated IP address. It will offer you better protection and a faster file transfer rate.
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