Best VPNs for static and dedicated IPs in 2026: Stabilize connections

Static and dedicated IPs are useful in various situations. They allow you to bypass online service restrictions tied to specific IP addresses. They are less likely to be blacklisted, offering smoother browsing experiences and reducing encounters with CAPTCHAs. You can easily secure and conveniently access your smart home system or business servers, and if you’re hosting an online service, having an unchanging IP ensures reliable connectivity for your users.

Unfortunately, from my experience, most VPNs and internet service providers don’t offer static IPs or dedicated IPs by default. Instead, they employ shared IP addresses that change as devices connect and disconnect. In this article, I’ll reveal the top VPN providers that offer static or dedicated IP addresses. I will also outline the benefits (and drawbacks) of static IP addresses and dedicated IP addresses.

The best VPNs for static or dedicated IP addresses:

1. NordVPN The best VPN for a dedicated IP address. Strong and reliable VPN with 8,000+ servers globally and dedicated IP available in 20 countries. Specialty P2P and Onion Over VPN servers. Comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
   TIP In our testing we found that the cheapest NordVPN plan (Standard) works perfectly for a static IP.
2. Surfshark Best value VPN. Has free static IPs available and provides dedicated IP addresses for a small additional cost. High-speed servers and unlimited connections.
3. ExpressVPN Dedicated IP addresses in 22 countries and regular servers available in 105 countries. User-friendly apps, powerful obfuscation and great for streaming.
4. CyberGhost Fastest VPN tested. Over 11,000 servers worldwide. Dedicated IPs in 12 different countries. Privacy protection thanks to a strict no-logs policy.
5. Private Internet Access Dedicated IP addresses from the US, Canada, UK, and more. Good value subscriptions and unlimited device connections. Easy-to-use apps.
6. PureVPN A fast and cheap VPN that offers dedicated IPs in 10 countries. Easy to use and highly reliable. Works with Netflix US and other popular streaming services.
7. PrivateVPN Static IP addresses available in seven locations. Allows port forwarding and has a stealth mode that works in China. Low-cost subscriptions and great customer support.

How I find the best VPNs for a static or dedicated IP address

To get on my list, VPNs not only needed to offer shared or dedicated IP addresses — they also had to work well. I tested them in the following areas:

• Speed: This is a key requirement. A VPN that’s too slow will bog your connection down to the point where it feels unusable. I speed-tested each provider multiple times to get a realistic idea of how fast they were.
• IP availability: I looked for providers that had static or dedicated IP addresses available (ideally, they had both). I also checked whether they had any specialist servers.
• Security and privacy: There’s not much point in getting a static or dedicated IP address if it makes you vulnerable to malicious third parties. For this reason, I only recommended providers that scored highly against 16 security and privacy criteria.
• Ease of use: To find which VPNs were the most user-friendly, I evaluated each provider’s overall service against 10 different ease-of-use criteria, including the onboarding and cancellation process and quality of customer support.
• Streaming: Some VPNs are great for accessing geo-restricted content. To find out which, I evaluated each provider using nine streaming-related metrics.

You can read more about this process and see the results of my tests in the methodology section below. But first, let’s take a closer look at the VPNs that made the grade.

Static and dedicated IP VPNs compared

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Best VPNs for static IP and dedicated addresses

Based on my first-hand experience with each provider, here’s my list of the seven best VPNs for dedicated or static IP addresses:

1. NordVPN

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NordVPN offers dedicated IP addresses for an additional fee on top of its standard subscription. For a standard two-year plan, this costs the equivalent of an extra $4.19 per month.

Dedicated IPs are available in the United States (Los Angeles, Dallas, New York, Chicago, Seattle, Miami), Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, France, Canada, Japan, Italy, Sweden, Australia, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Spain, Belgium, Denmark, Poland, Portugal, South Africa, Mexico, and the Czech Republic.

You can still also use the regular shared IP service, which gives you access to more than 8,000 RAM-only servers in 120+ countries. Users are allowed to connect up to 10 devices simultaneously.

Speed-wise, the provider is extremely quick. I tested it three times over the course of a day, and it was more than 100 Mbps faster than the combined average speed of the other providers that I tested.

NordVPN’s overall average download speed of 229.2 Mbps meant I enjoyed interruption-free high-resolution streaming and gaming.

The provider is a great option for accessing websites that operate cross-border access restrictions. I successfully used it with multiple Netflix libraries as well as Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, and BBC iPlayer.

NordVPN offers an array of security features, and its website has an extensive knowledge base as well as access to 24/7 support via live chat. The VPN apps can be installed on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android devices. There is also a NordVPN browser extension available for Chrome and Firefox.

BEST VPN FOR A DEDICATED IP ADDRESS:NordVPN offers dedicated IP addresses in 20+ countries. It’s a fast, secure service, with excellent customer support. NordVPN offers a 30-day no-fuss money-back guarantee with each subscription, so you can try it risk-free.

Read Comparitech’s full NordVPN review.

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2. Surfshark

Surfshark has more than 4,500 servers in 100+ countries and allows you access to static IP addresses in Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Singapore, the UK, and the US. As there’s no connection limit, you can get a static IP address on every device you own if you’d like to.

For an additional fee, users can add a dedicated IP to their subscription. These are available in the US, UK, the Netherlands, Amsterdam, Germany, France, Australia, Japan, Italy, Canada, South Africa, and Hong Kong. Prices start from an additional $3.75 per month.

Speeds are impressive, and more than fast enough for any day-to-day online activity. In my tests, the provider averaged 199.93 Mbps. This was more than 66 Mbps faster than the combined average speed of the other providers that I tested.

This VPN takes your security seriously, as evidenced by its use of 256-bit encryption, DNS and IPv6 leak protection, and a kill switch. Those aren’t the only tools it has up its sleeve, though: there’s also an automatic malware scanner, a NoBorders mode (for bypassing strict online blocking), and a strict no-logging policy. Surfshark offers round-the-clock support via email and live chat.

Surfshark provides apps for Android, macOS, Windows, iOS, and Linux devices. Additionally, it can be manually configured for select network routers.

UNLIMITED CONNECTIONS:Surfshark comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee and allows you free access to static servers, with dedicated IPs an optional add-on. Users can connect any number of devices.

Read Comparitech’s full review of Surfshark here.

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3. ExpressVPN

ExpressVPN has a solid range of dedicated IP addresses that users can purchase as an add-on to subscriptions. Dedicated IPs are currently available in 29 cities — seven of which are in the US.

Note that dedicated IPs are only available while using the apps for Android, iOS, and Windows. ExpressVPN says that more platforms (and locations) will be available “soon”.

The provider uses a blind token-based system to decouple each user’s payment details from the dedicated IP address assigned to them. The configuration settings are completely private and end-to-end encrypted. The provider says that it plans to publish its code and explain its security design in a technical white paper.

To find out what sort of speeds users might expect with their dedicated IP addresses, I conducted multiple speed tests while connected to ExpressVPN’s UK servers. The server location was chosen based on the assumption that many people will choose dedicated IPs in their home country, and I’m in the UK.

As you can see from the above, ExpressVPN was particularly fast in the morning and at noon. Although speeds were slower in the afternoon, it still averaged a respectable 132.16 Mbps overall. That’s more than fast enough for streaming, gaming, or torrenting.

ExpressVPN has a justified reputation for streaming. While connected, I was able to access Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, and BBC iPlayer without issue. Its MediaStreamer tool enables you to access geo-restricted content on devices that don’t support VPN software natively — like games consoles.

Apps are incredibly easy to use, with a minimalist interface that won’t scare off new users. Features include a kill switch, app-based split tunneling, and the option to block trackers, malware, adult sites, and malicious sites. Leak protection is built-in.

If you routinely need to navigate VPN blocks, you’ll find ExpressVPN’s always-on obfuscation useful. It’s effective enough to work in China, which has the most advanced VPN-detection systems of any country.

ExpressVPN has its own connection protocol — Lightway — that helps establish connections far faster than nearly all other providers. Users can choose between the AES and ChaCha20 ciphers, or let ExpressVPN choose for them (which is the default option).

The provider is coy about revealing the number of servers in its network, but does say that it has a presence in 105 countries. All of its servers are RAM-only, which means they can’t store data long-term — which is a plus for privacy. ExpressVPN says that, in any event, it keeps no personally identifiable records of user activity. It’s no-logs claims have been verified multiple times via independent auditors.

Apps are available for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux, and Fire TV. The provider also has a router app, making it easy to configure a connection that protects every device on your home network. Depending on the plan you choose, you can connect up to 14 devices simultaneously.

SECURE CONNECTIONS:ExpressVPN is a speedy, privacy-focused service. Has dedicated IP addresses in 22 countries and servers in 105 countries. Excels at unblocking a range of streaming services. Has it own router app and connection protocol. Plans come with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Read Comparitech’s full review of ExpressVPN.

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4. CyberGhost

CyberGhost recently added a dedicated IP option to its service that users can add for an extra fee. CyberGhost’s dedicated IP is more private than many providers because the company itself does not know what IP address it has assigned you. Instead, users are given a token. Users redeem the token in their app, which allows them to connect to your dedicated IP with no ties to your CyberGhost account.

The downside to this approach is that you only get one token. If you lose it, you’ll no longer have access to your dedicated IP. You’ll need the token whenever you activate a new CyberGhost app or reinstall an existing app.

Dedicated IP addresses are available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Prices start at the equivalent of $2.50 a month.

CyberGhost has more than 11,000 servers in its network overall, which are spread across 100+ countries. I tested the speed of its UK servers multiple times over the course of a day to get an idea of what the average user might expect.

The provider performed solidly, with an average overall download speed of 137.61 Mbps. This was fast enough for me to smoothly stream, game, and torrent. 

CyberGhost met all of my performance and security standards, including strong encryption, leak protection, and a kill switch. It’s great for unblocking region-locked content and worked with all the streaming platforms that I tried it with. CyberGhost doesn’t store any identifying logs about its users or their online activity.

PRIVATE AND DEDICATED:CyberGhost's dedicated IP option takes your privacy into account. It has a vast server network and easy-to-use beginner-friendly apps. It comes with a generous 45-day money-back guarantee.

Read Comparitech’s full CyberGhost review.

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5. Private Internet Access

Private Internet Access has servers in 91 countries, allowing you to access a wider range of geo-restricted content. It also provides the option of dedicated IP addresses in multiple countries, including the US and Canada. Like CyberGhost, it uses tokens to provide additional privacy. Dedicated IPs are available for one month, one year, two years, and three years.

Speed-wise, the provider is suitable for high-definition streaming. In my tests, it consistently pegged speeds of more than 100 Mbps.

As well as being relatively fast, PIA won’t throttle your bandwidth.

You can use PIA to connect as many devices as you want at the same time, which is great if you’d like to share with family. Indeed, all devices will be highly secure thanks to its use of 256-bit AES encryption. Further security features include DNS leak protection and a kill switch. This is also a no-logs service, so information such as your actual IP address and browsing history is for your eyes only.

Private Internet Access provides apps for the following: Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, Linux, and Amazon Fire TV. What’s more, browser extensions can be downloaded for Chrome and Firefox.

MULTIPLE DEDICATED IP LOCATIONS:Private Internet Access lets you choose from dedicated IPs in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, and more. Good speeds and unlimited device connections. 30-day money-back guarantee.

Read Comparitech’s full Private Internet Access review.

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6. PureVPN

PureVPN is an outstanding option for anybody on a budget wanting to access home services on vacation. The VPN has servers in 65+ countries, and you can opt to pay an additional $3.99 for a dedicated IP address that only you use. These are available in the US, UK, Australia, Germany, Canada, the Netherlands, Hong Kong, Singapore, New Zealand, and Malta.

I used PureVPN to stream Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and BBC iPlayer using the list of servers provided for specific streaming platforms. Connecting to these automatically opens the website of the named platform, which can be a handy timesaver.

I tested the speeds of PureVPN’s UK servers several times to get an idea of what the average user could expect. As you can see from the chart below, the provider was a little inconsistent but fast all the same.

Overall, PureVPN’s average speed of 118.64 Mbps makes it suitable for everyday users who want to stream in high resolution or quickly download files. If torrenting is your thing, bear in mind that you have to pay a bit extra for port forwarding.

Security is reliable with PureVPN. The apps include AES encryption, a kill switch, DNS leak prevention, and a strict no-logging policy. These features are crucial for bypassing restrictions and gaining online privacy, whether at work, at home, or using public wi-fi.

Although the live chat support’s response time was a bit long, the VPN is particularly good value for people looking for a dedicated IP. Plus, you can try it risk-free for 31 days. I’ll just note that you can’t get a refund on a dedicated IP, so test the VPN first to ensure you like it.

AMAZING VALUE:PureVPN makes it cheap to access international streaming services. Offers dedicated IPs in 10+ countries. Strong no-logs policy and robust AES-256 encryption. Comes with a 31-day money-back guarantee to test it yourself. Fast speeds for torrenting, gaming, and streaming.

Find out more in Comparitech’s PureVPN review.

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7. PrivateVPN

PrivateVPN has static IP addresses (which it confusingly calls ‘dedicated’ IP addresses) available in the Czech Republic, UAE, Indonesia, Austria, Peru, Chile, and Slovakia. As well as static IP addresses, PrivateVPN is one of the few providers that allows port forwarding. It’s also one of the few that works in China (when in Stealth mode).

Although its server network is relatively small, it covers lots of countries — 63 at the time of writing — and worked well with Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ during testing.

To find out what sort of speeds users might expect while connected, I carried out several speed tests using PrivateVPN’s UK servers.

As you can see from the above, PrivateVPN achieved an average download speed of 80.61 Mbps across all three tests. While not the fastest provider on this list, PrivateVPN is nevertheless suitable for everyday tasks like streaming, provided that you have a decent base connection speed (for reference, my test machine’s speed was 250 Mbps). If you have particularly slow broadband, opt for one of my other recommended providers. 

PrivateVPN allows users to reduce the level of encryption used on their data from 256-bit AES to 128-bit AES. This can provide a useful speed bump when needed, whilst still maintaining adequate security.

Apps are available for Windows, Android, iOS, and mac OS. They include a kill switch, leak protection, and automatic start-up.

PrivateVPN subscriptions are great value, with a three-year plan costing the equivalent of $2 a month. The provider has solid customer support and offers remote control assistance to users who need it.

STATIC IP:PrivateVPN has multiple static IP address locations available. It’s a good option for streaming and has plenty of customization options. Plans come with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

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Dynamic and static IP addresses explained

Let’s take a quick look at the key differences between the two terms:

Dynamic IP addresses

When you go online, your ISP assigns you an IP address. The next time you go online, you’ll likely have a different IP address. Why is this? ISPs only have a limited number of IPv4 addresses allocated to them. They need to divide these among their customers. However, they typically have more customers than allocated IP addresses.

So, working on the premise that not all of their customers will be online at the same time, ISPs allocate IP addresses as and when they are required. When someone logs off, their address goes back into the pool of available IP addresses. This dynamic addressing system exists due to the global shortage of unallocated IPv4 addresses, which reached exhaustion around 2011.

Static IP addresses

As its name suggests, a static IP is an address that doesn’t change. A static IP address is important for people who run their own web servers and want their URL linked to the same IP address by DNS servers. However, the shortage of available IPv4 addresses means that static IP addresses come at a premium.

There are a few VPNs that can give you a static IP address, though these may be shared with other users. While this isn’t necessarily a bad thing (it helps with anonymity, for example), it can result in blacklisting if your fellow addressees do bad things while connected. It can also result in conflicting geolocation data, which can affect access to some services. If this isn’t an issue for you, PrivateVPN offers shared static IP addresses as part of its basic subscription.

If you want a static IP address that is yours alone, look for VPNs advertising ‘dedicated’ IP addresses. Bear in mind that these incur an additional monthly cost. Providers such as NordVPN, Surfshark, ExpressVPN, CyberGhost, and PIA all offer dedicated IP addresses.

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