Why is correct IP configuration important?

Correct IP configuration ensures stable network communication and reliable accessibility—especially important for servers running services like game servers, web servers, databases, or remote access systems.

VPS: IP Configuration (Windows)

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10 November 20262 min read0 Views0 helpful

Introduction

Configuring the IP addresses on your Windows VPS allows you to control how your server communicates within 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 accessibility.

Warning

Server unreachable due to no internet connection? If your server is unreachable because of incorrect network configuration or missing internet connection, remote access via RDP may no longer work. Use the console in the VPS dashboard to connect to your server and correct the network configuration.

Preparation

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

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

You can find this information in the web interface. Open your VPS management and check the Overview tab.

Configuration

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

Click on Change adapter settings on the left. You will see the available network adapters. Right-click your active network adapter (usually Ethernet) and select Properties. In the list, select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) 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

Then configure the DNS servers by selecting Use the following DNS server addresses and entering your preferred DNS servers. Confirm your entries with OK and close the remaining windows.

Verification

To verify the configuration, open the Command Prompt and run:

Code

ipconfig

This command shows all network adapters and their current IP configuration. Find your active network adapter and check if the IPv4 address matches the IP address you configured earlier. If the correct IP address is displayed, the configuration was successful.

Completion

Congratulations! You have successfully configured the IP settings on your Windows VPS. If you have any further questions or need assistance, our support team is available daily.

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). There, enter the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS servers.

You need the IP address to assign, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS servers. You can find these in the Overview tab of your VPS management in the ZapX dashboard.

Use the console in the VPS dashboard to connect to your server independently of the network connection and correct the configuration, since RDP may no longer work in this case.

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VPS: IP Configuration (Windows)

Introduction

Preparation

Configuration

Verification

Completion

Frequently asked questions

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Configuration

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