Overview
IPv4.center makes it easy to monetize your unused IPv4 address space by leasing it to network operators worldwide. This guide walks you through the entire process of creating your first lease listing.
Prerequisites
- An IPv4.center account (sign up at ipv4center.com/register)
- A verified organization on IPv4.center
- IPv4 address space registered in RIPE, ARIN, or APNIC
- A payout method configured (bank account or crypto wallet)
Step 1: Set Up Your Organization
- Go to Dashboard → Organizations
- Click "Create Organization"
- Fill in your company details: name, address, tax ID, registry type
- Submit for verification — our team will review within 24 hours
Step 2: Add a Payout Method
- You'll be prompted to add a payout method during the listing creation
- Choose between bank transfer (SWIFT/IBAN) or crypto wallet (USDT, BTC, ETH)
- Crypto payouts have a 2% processing fee; bank transfers are free
Step 3: Create Your Lease Listing
- Go to Dashboard → Lease Out → Listings
- Click "New Listing"
3.1 IP Details
- IP Address (CIDR): Enter your block, e.g.
185.100.0.0/22 - IP Status: Choose Legacy, Allocated PI, or Allocated PA
- Registry: RIPE, ARIN, or APNIC
- Seller Country: Your company's country
3.2 Split Settings
- Choose whether to allow splitting into smaller subnets
- If yes, set the minimum prefix length (e.g., /24 for 256 IPs minimum)
- Splitting allows more flexible leasing options and potentially higher revenue
3.3 Organization & RIR Credentials
- Select your verified organization
- For RIPE: Add
ipv4center-mntto your inetnum (see our delegation guide) - RPKI API Key (optional): For automatic ROA management (see our RPKI key guide)
- Without credentials, records must be managed manually
3.4 Pricing
- Set monthly pricing for each prefix length (required)
- Optionally set quarterly, semi-annual, and annual pricing
- Longer-term prices auto-calculate from monthly but can be customized
- Select a contact person for lessee communication
- Select your payout method
3.5 Review & Submit
- Review all details on the summary page
- Click "Create Listing" to save as draft
Step 4: Upload Contract & Submit
- Go to your listing's detail page
- Upload a lease agreement (PDF, max 10MB)
- Click "Submit for Review"
- Our team will review and approve within 24-48 hours
Step 5: Go Live
Once approved, your listing will appear on the IPv4.center Marketplace and be visible to potential lessees worldwide.
What Happens Next?
- Lessees browse and select your listing
- They create a lease order with their desired prefix and period
- You review and approve the contract
- Payment is processed through our secure payment system
- If RIR automation is enabled, we automatically create all necessary RIPE objects
- Payouts are sent to your configured payout method
Need Help?
Contact our team at support@ipv4center.com or use the live chat on our website.