> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://ahasend.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Dedicated IPs

> Get dedicated IP addresses for enhanced deliverability and sending reputation at scale

Dedicated IP addresses provide enhanced deliverability, faster delivery speeds, and complete control over your sending reputation. Perfect for high-volume senders who need predictable email performance.

<Info>
  **Free for High-Volume Senders:** Dedicated IPs are available starting at 100,000 emails/month, with one dedicated IP included for customers sending over 300,000 emails/month.
</Info>

## Why Use Dedicated IPs?

Dedicated IPs provide significant advantages for high-volume email senders:

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  <Card title="Enhanced Deliverability" icon="paper-plane">
    **Your reputation is isolated**

    Avoid deliverability issues caused by other senders sharing your IP
  </Card>

  <Card title="Faster Delivery" icon="gauge-high">
    **Optimized sending speeds**

    Dedicated infrastructure ensures consistent, fast email delivery
  </Card>

  <Card title="Reputation Control" icon="shield-check">
    **Complete sending control**

    Build and maintain your own IP reputation without external influence
  </Card>

  <Card title="Scalable Infrastructure" icon="arrow-trend-up">
    **Growth-ready setup**

    Add more IPs as your sending volume increases
  </Card>
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## When Shared IPs Are Better

For many senders, especially those with lower or inconsistent volumes, shared IPs may actually provide better deliverability:

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  **Shared IP Benefits:** A shared IP is used by multiple senders and typically has an established, well-maintained reputation. This means your emails benefit from the positive sending history of the group, helping improve inbox placement—even if your own volume is low or inconsistent.
</Note>

**Shared IPs Are Ideal When:**

* **Low Volume:** Sending fewer than 100,000 emails per month
* **Inconsistent Sending:** Irregular or seasonal email sending
* **New Sender:** Building your initial sending reputation
* **Cost Efficiency:** Want to avoid dedicated IP management overhead

## The Dedicated IP Challenge for Low-Volume Senders

### The "Warming Up" Problem

A new dedicated IP needs to be warmed up gradually—this means slowly ramping up the number of emails you send to gain trust with inbox providers. If you send fewer than 100,000 emails per month consistently:

**Volume Issues:**

* **Insufficient Warm-up:** You may never send enough volume to warm up the IP effectively
* **Cold IP Risk:** The IP can go cold between campaigns, harming your deliverability
* **Suspicious Patterns:** ISPs may flag your emails as suspicious due to irregular or low sending patterns

**Reputation Challenges:**

* **No Safety Net:** Unlike shared IPs, you don't benefit from other senders' positive reputation
* **Recovery Difficulty:** Reputation issues are harder to recover from with low volume
* **Time Investment:** Proper IP warming can take months with limited sending volume

<Warning>
  **Minimum Volume Needed:** Effective dedicated IP management typically requires consistent volume of at least 100,000 emails monthly to maintain reputation and deliverability.
</Warning>

## Eligibility Requirements

### Basic Dedicated IP Access

**Minimum Requirements:**

* **Volume:** 100,000+ emails per month
* **Spam Rate:** Below 0.1%
* **Bounce Rate:** Below 3%
* **Account Age:** At least 1 month old with at least one paid invoice

<Note>
  **Volume Threshold:** While dedicated IPs are available from 100,000 emails/month, optimal IP warming requires consistent volume to maintain reputation.
</Note>

### Free Dedicated IP Eligibility

**Free Dedicated IP Requirements:**

* **Volume:** 300,000+ emails per month
* **Quality Standards:** Same spam and bounce rate requirements
* **Account Standing:** Good account history and payment record

## Allocation Process

Get your dedicated IPs through our streamlined process:

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  <Step title="Verify Eligibility" icon="circle-check">
    **Confirm you meet requirements:**

    * **Check Volume:** Review your monthly sending statistics
    * **Verify Metrics:** Ensure spam and bounce rates are within limits
    * **Account Status:** Confirm good standing with paid invoices
  </Step>

  <Step title="Contact AhaSend" icon="envelope">
    **Request dedicated IP allocation:**

    Email [support@ahasend.com](mailto:support@ahasend.com) with:

    * **Current Volume:** Monthly email sending statistics
    * **Growth Plans:** Expected volume increases
    * **Use Case:** Primary email types and sending patterns
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review & Approval" icon="clipboard-check">
    **AhaSend evaluates your request:**

    1. **Volume Verification:** Confirm sending history and patterns
    2. **Quality Assessment:** Review spam and bounce rate history
    3. **Allocation Decision:** Determine number of IPs and configuration
  </Step>

  <Step title="IP Assignment & Warm-up" icon="fire">
    **Implementation and optimization:**

    1. **IP Assignment:** Dedicated IPs added to your account
    2. **Warm-up Process:** Gradual volume increase over 30 days
    3. **Monitoring:** Continuous reputation and deliverability tracking
    4. **Full Capacity:** Complete warm-up within 1 month
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  **Warm-up Period:** New dedicated IPs require up to 1 month to reach full sending capacity. Our team manages this process to ensure optimal deliverability.
</Warning>

## IP Warm-up Process

**Managed by AhaSend:**

* **Gradual Volume Increase:** Systematic scaling from low to full volume
* **Reputation Building:** Careful monitoring of sender reputation metrics
* **Deliverability Protection:** Ensures warm-up doesn't impact current sending
* **Timeline:** Typically 4 weeks to reach full capacity

**During Warm-up:**

* **No Impact:** Your current sending continues unaffected
* **Progress Updates:** Regular communication about warm-up status
* **Optimization:** Adjustments based on performance metrics

## Related Documentation

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  <Card title="Bring Your Own IP" icon="server" href="/scale/byoip">
    Use your own infrastructure and IP addresses
  </Card>

  <Card title="IP Pools" icon="layer-group" href="/scale/ip-pools">
    Manage multiple IPs with organized pools
  </Card>
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