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amazing_andr3
03-24-2005, 11:50 AM
Is there any advantage in having your own ip? (not actually owning the IP, but getting an unique IP from your hosting provider)

TheBearMay
03-24-2005, 12:07 PM
Biggest reason to get a static IP would be to set up your own server for usage over the web.

amazing_andr3
03-24-2005, 12:25 PM
nop, I'm not planning to do that anytime soon. Any other reason?

PeOfEo
03-26-2005, 03:11 PM
From a webhost or from your isp (like the one who would provide your cable internet).

Damien
03-27-2005, 11:36 AM
Is there any advantage in having your own ip? (not actually owning the IP, but getting an unique IP from your hosting provider)

The advantage is; it allows you to setup a secure cert on your webspace e.g https://