Assign a Public IP to Virtual Machine

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Step 1: Open the Cloud Dashboard

  1. Sign in to your Cloud Main Dashboard using your credentials.
  2. From the dashboard, open the Cloud Region Advanced Dashboard.
  3. In the left navigation panel, select Virtual Machines.
  4. A list of all available virtual machines will be displayed.

Cloud Region Advanced Dashboard

Step 2: Choose the Target Virtual Machine

  1. Locate the virtual machine that requires a public IP address.
  2. Click on the VM name to access its details page.

VM name to access its details page

3. Scroll to the Network Interfaces section.
4. Click the Edit button to modify the network configuration.

Network Interfaces section

Step 3: Add a Network Interface

  1. The Network Interfaces configuration window will open.
  2. Review the existing network settings attached to the VM.
  3. To create a new network connection, click + Add.

Step 4: Configure Public Network Settings

  1. Select a Public Network from the available network options.
  2. If additional IP addresses are required, expand the Secondary IPv4 Addresses section.
  3. Use the Add button to assign extra IPv4 addresses.
  4. Use the Delete option to remove any unnecessary addresses.
  5. Choose an existing security group or create a new one according to your project’s security requirements.
  6. Alternatively, you can select the Default Security Group.

Configure Public Network Settings

Step 5: Save the Configuration

  1. After verifying the network settings, click Add to create and attach the network interface.
  2. The newly added interface will appear in the Network Interfaces list.
  3. Click Done to apply and save the changes.

Save the Configuration

Verification

Once the configuration is completed, the selected public IP address will be associated with the virtual machine. You can verify the assignment from the VM’s overview page under the Network Information section.

The virtual machine is now accessible through the assigned public IP address.