NetworkingFloating IPs
Release a floating IP
Release a floating IP you no longer need to stop its hourly charge. The address goes back to the pool and you can't get it back.
Releasing a floating IP stops its charge right away and returns the address to the pool.
You can't get the exact same address back after releasing it. Update any DNS records or allowlists that use it first.
- Go to Network & Library › Floating IPs.
- Select Release on the address's row (or Release IP on its page).
- Confirm.
If the address is attached, it's detached from its server first.