Floating IP — Reference
Columns in the Floating IP list
The table below describes the meaning of each column on the Floating IP list page (Network → Floating IP).
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Public IP | The public IP address allocated to the VPC. This is the address that internet users use to connect to the Instance. |
| Tags | Key-value labels attached to the Floating IP for categorization and search. |
| Gateway | The gateway address that the Floating IP uses to reach the internet. |
| IP port | The virtual network port of the Floating IP at the VPC network layer. |
| Type | The type of Floating IP (for example: address type or applied bandwidth). |
| Name | A custom name set by the user for the IP address, for easier identification. |
| Port | The port (NIC) of the Instance that the Floating IP is currently associated with. Empty if the IP has not been assigned. |
| Private IP | The internal IP address of the Instance that is being mapped to this Floating IP. Empty if the IP has not been assigned. |
| IP status | The current status of the Floating IP — see the status table below. |
| Date created | The date and time the Floating IP was allocated into the VPC (in the system timezone). |
Status values (IP status)
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Down | The Floating IP has been allocated but has not been assigned to any Instance. No network traffic passes through this address. |
| Active | The Floating IP is associated with a port of an Instance. Internet traffic can reach the Instance through this address (if the Security Group permits). |
| Error | An error occurred during processing — contact support if this status persists. |
Actions menu
Each Floating IP row in the list has an Actions menu (the ⋮ icon). Available actions depend on the current status of the IP.
| Action | Required IP status | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | Down | Associate the Floating IP with a port of an Instance. The dialog allows you to select the Instance and the corresponding Port. |
| Disassociate | Active | Detach the Floating IP from the Instance. The IP returns to Down status and remains in the VPC. |
| Release | Down | Permanently release the Floating IP, returning the address to the system pool. This action cannot be undone. |
| Edit | Any | Edit auxiliary information for the Floating IP (for example: Name, Tags). |
Note: If the Floating IP is in Active status, the Release option will be hidden or disabled. Perform Disassociate first, then Release.