Dedicated Server: IP Configuration (Windows)

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10 November 20262 min read0 Views0 helpful

Introduction

Configuring the IP addresses on your Windows Dedicated Server lets you control how your server communicates over the network. This includes assigning IP addresses, setting the default gateway, and configuring the DNS servers required for network connectivity.

Correct IP configuration is important for servers running services such as game servers, web servers, databases, or remote access systems, as it ensures stable network communication and reliable availability.

Warning

Can't reach your server because it has no internet connection? If your server is unreachable due to incorrect network settings or a missing internet connection, remote access via RDP may no longer work. Use the HTML5 console in Remote Management to connect to your server and correct the network configuration.

Dedicated Server: IP Configuration (Windows)

Preparation

Before configuring the IP addresses, make sure you have the following information:

The IP address you want to assign
Subnet mask
Default gateway
DNS servers

You can find this information in the Network tab for your Dedicated Server in the ZapX panel.

Configuration

Connect to your Dedicated Server via Remote Desktop (RDP). Once connected, open the Control Panel. Go to Control Panel → Network and Internet → Network and Sharing Center.

Click Change adapter settings on the left. You'll see the available network interfaces. Right-click your active network adapter (usually Ethernet) and select Properties. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) from the list and click Properties.

Select Use the following IP address and enter the required values:

IP address → Your assigned IP address
Subnet mask → Your subnet mask
Default gateway → Your gateway
DNS servers → 1.1.1.1, 8.8.8.8

Next, configure the DNS servers by selecting Use the following DNS server addresses and entering your preferred DNS servers. Confirm your entries by clicking OK, then close the remaining windows.

Verification

To verify the configuration, open Command Prompt and run:

Code

ipconfig

This command displays all network interfaces and their current IP configuration. Find your active network adapter and check whether the IPv4 address matches the IP address you configured earlier. If the correct IP address is displayed, the configuration was applied successfully.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You've successfully configured the IP settings on your Windows Dedicated Server. If you have any questions or need assistance, our support team is available every day.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Connect to your server via RDP, open Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change adapter settings, open your network adapter's properties, and select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) to enter the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS servers.

You need the IP address to assign, the subnet mask, the default gateway, and the DNS servers. You can find these in the Network tab for your Dedicated Server in the ZapX panel.

Use the HTML5 console in Remote Management to connect to your server independently of the network connection and correct the configuration.

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