How to Delete an Old Virtual Machine and Create a New Virtual Machine with the Same IP Address

1. Overview

This guide explains how to delete an existing Virtual Machine (VM) and create a new VM using the same IP address.

2. Delete the Existing Virtual Machine

1. Log in to the Cloud dashboard.
2. Navigate to Infrastructure → Virtual Machines.
3. Locate the VM that is using the IP address you want to reuse.
4. Open the Actions menu (⋯).
5. Click Delete.

3. Create a New Virtual Machine

1. Start the process to create a new Virtual Machine.
2. During the configuration, go to Network Interfaces.
3. Click Edit.

4. Assign the Existing IP Address

In the Edit Network window:

1. Clear the Auto option.
2. Enter the IP address of the deleted VM in the Primary IP field.
3. Click Save.

5. Result

The new Virtual Machine will be created using the same IP address that was assigned to the previous VM.