A dynamic IP address is better than a static one in nearly all cases

A static IP might seem beneficial, but it's not in most cases.

Jun 8, 2025 - 02:00
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A dynamic IP address is better than a static one in nearly all cases

Every device on the internet is identified by an IP address, which your Internet Service Provider (ISP) assigns to your home network. This is essentially your "address" online, and ISPs assign these addresses to end users in one of two forms. There's a static IP address (permanent) and a dynamic IP address (changing), where a static IP stays the same every time you connect, and a dynamic IP address will change periodically. For context, most residential internet plans use dynamic IPs by default via the ISP's DHCP servers, and in nearly all cases, this is actually beneficial to users.