# Release a floating IP
Source: https://docs.infraista.com/en/networking/floating-ips/release-a-floating-ip



Releasing a floating IP stops its charge right away and returns the address to the pool.

<Callout type="warn">
  You can't get the exact same address back after releasing it. Update any DNS records or allowlists that use it first.
</Callout>

1. Go to **Network & Library › Floating IPs**.
2. Select **Release** on the address's row (or **Release IP** on its page).
3. Confirm.

If the address is attached, it's detached from its server first.

## Related [#related]

* [Floating IPs](/en/networking/floating-ips)