What Happens After You Submit an IPv4 Lease Application
Leasing IPv4 addresses has become a critical solution for businesses struggling with address shortages in hosting, cloud infrastructure, VPN services, telecom networks, and enterprise environments. But many new renters wonder what actually happens after they submit their IPv4 lease application. Understanding the process helps set clear expectations and ensures a smooth, fast deployment.
This guide explains the typical steps that follow an IPv4 lease request, what is reviewed, how verification is performed, and how your IPs are prepared for use.
Step 1: Initial Application Review
After submitting your IPv4 lease request, the leasing provider begins by reviewing the information you provided. This includes:
- Your organization or project description
- Intended use of the IP space
- Required subnet size (/24, /23, /22, etc.)
- Technical environment (BGP support, hosting provider, VPN usage)
The goal of the initial review is to confirm that the requested subnet size and configuration match your operational needs.
Step 2: Compliance and Risk Assessment
Reputable IPv4 providers will perform a compliance check to ensure:
- Your requested use aligns with acceptable, legal activities.
- There are no indicators of high-risk or abusive behavior.
- The application meets their service policies.
This protects both the provider and the renter while maintaining the long-term reputation of the IP space.
Step 3: IP Block Assignment and Verification
Once your application is approved, the provider assigns a suitable IPv4 block. Before delivering it to you, they perform several important checks:
- Blacklist report verification across major DNSBL and RBL databases
- Routing history inspection to ensure stability and no previous hijacking
- WHOIS record confirmation for registry compliance
- Propagation and geolocation consistency checks
This step ensures that the IP block is clean, safe, and ready for production use without unexpected deliverability or routing issues.
Step 4: Documentation and Agreement Finalization
Before deployment, you receive:
- A lease contract outlining terms and acceptable use
- Pricing details and payment instructions
- Technical documentation for configuration
Once signed and processed, the provider begins preparing your IPs for routing.
Step 5: BGP Configuration or Static Assignment
Depending on your setup, the provider supports either:
1. BGP Announcements
Used by datacenters, ISPs, and enterprise networks.
The provider works with you to:
- Announce the subnet to your ASN.
- Verify upstream propagation
- Configure ROA/RPKI records (if required)
2. Static Assignment
For users without BGP requirements, the IPs can be assigned to a specified hosting environment or provider.
This technical step ensures your IPv4 block becomes reachable globally.
Step 6: Final Deployment and Testing
Once routing is active:
- You test the IP block for latency, stability, and accessibility.
- The provider verifies the correct announcement and consistency.
- Any necessary geolocation updates begin processing.
Most customers can start using their leased IPv4 block within hours to a few days, depending on complexity.
Step 7: Ongoing Monitoring and Support
A quality leasing provider continues supporting you after deployment by:
- Monitoring block reputation
- Assisting with cleanup if unexpected blacklisting occurs
- Providing routing support when needed
- Offering renewals or upgrades to larger blocks
Good support ensures long-term stability for your network.
About IPv4Hub.net
When you submit an IPv4 lease application through IPv4Hub.net, you benefit from a streamlined, transparent, and human-driven process. After receiving your request, IPv4Hub.net reviews your intended usage, selects a clean and verified subnet, and performs strict blacklist and routing checks before assignment. They also offer BGP assistance, documentation, and continuous monitoring to ensure stable performance. With flexible block sizes and verified IP ranges, IPv4Hub.net makes leasing IPv4 addresses dependable and efficient, helping your business stay connected while preparing for future IPv6 adoption.