> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://ahasend.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

> ## Agent Instructions
> AhaSend stores all message data in the EU. See /facts.
> The API base URL is https://api.ahasend.com. Send the API key in the Authorization: Bearer header. See /api-reference/authentication.
> Use send.ahasend.com for SMTP. Ports 25, 587 and 2525 use STARTTLS. Port 465 is not supported. See /smtp.
> For send-only integrations, create an API Key v2 under Credentials → Add and scope it to messages:send:{your-domain}. See /send-api/credentials and /api-reference/scopes.

# Dedicated IPs for Email Sending

> Get an AhaSend dedicated sending IP as an add-on from 100,000 emails a month, with one included from 300,000. Check eligibility and warm-up steps.

AhaSend dedicated IP addresses give high-volume senders their own sending IP reputation.

Dedicated IPs are unavailable on Free. Pro has an add-on from 100,000 emails a month; one IP is included from 300,000 emails a month on Pro or Max. See [plans and features](https://ahasend.com/docs/facts.md#plans-and-features).

> [!NOTE]
>
> Available from 100,000 emails a month as an add-on, and one is included from 300,000 a month. See [plan availability](https://ahasend.com/docs/facts.md#plans-and-features) and [current pricing](https://ahasend.com/pricing). Dedicated IPs are not available on Free.

## Why Use Dedicated IPs?

Dedicated IPs provide significant advantages for high-volume email senders:

> [card] Enhanced Deliverability
>
> **Your reputation is isolated**
>
> Avoid deliverability issues caused by other senders sharing your IP

> [card] Separate Sending IP
>
> **Your own IP history**
>
> Your sending activity builds the reputation of your allocated IP

> [card] Reputation Control
>
> **Complete sending control**
>
> Build and maintain your own IP reputation without external influence

> [card] Scalable Infrastructure
>
> **Growth-ready setup**
>
> Add more IPs as your sending volume increases

## When Shared IPs Are Better

For many senders, especially those with lower or inconsistent volumes, shared IPs may actually provide better deliverability:

> [!NOTE]
>
> **Shared IP Benefits:** A shared IP is used by multiple senders and typically has an established, well-maintained reputation. This means your emails benefit from the positive sending history of the group, helping improve inbox placement—even if your own volume is low or inconsistent.

**Shared IPs Are Ideal When:**

* **Low Volume:** Sending fewer than 100,000 emails per month
* **Inconsistent Sending:** Irregular or seasonal email sending
* **New Sender:** Building your initial sending reputation
* **Cost Efficiency:** Want to avoid dedicated IP management overhead

## The Dedicated IP Challenge for Low-Volume Senders

### The "Warming Up" Problem

A new dedicated IP needs to be warmed up gradually—this means slowly ramping up the number of emails you send to gain trust with inbox providers. If you send fewer than 100,000 emails per month consistently:

**Volume Issues:**

* **Insufficient Warm-up:** You may never send enough volume to warm up the IP effectively
* **Cold IP Risk:** The IP can go cold between campaigns, harming your deliverability
* **Suspicious Patterns:** ISPs may flag your emails as suspicious due to irregular or low sending patterns

**Reputation Challenges:**

* **No Safety Net:** Unlike shared IPs, you don't benefit from other senders' positive reputation
* **Recovery Difficulty:** Reputation issues are harder to recover from with low volume
* **Time Investment:** Proper IP warming can take months with limited sending volume

> [!WARNING]
>
> **Minimum Volume Needed:** Effective dedicated IP management typically requires consistent volume of at least 100,000 emails monthly to maintain reputation and deliverability.

## Eligibility Requirements

### Basic Dedicated IP Access

**Minimum Requirements:**

* **Volume:** 100,000+ emails per month
* **Spam Rate:** Below 0.1%
* **Bounce Rate:** Below 3%
* **Account Age:** At least 1 month old with at least one paid invoice

> [!NOTE]
>
> **Volume Threshold:** While dedicated IPs are available from 100,000 emails/month, optimal IP warming requires consistent volume to maintain reputation.

### Free Dedicated IP Eligibility

**Free Dedicated IP Requirements:**

* **Volume:** 300,000+ emails per month
* **Quality Standards:** Same spam and bounce rate requirements
* **Account Standing:** Good account history and payment record

## Allocation Process

Get your dedicated IPs through our streamlined process:

**1. Verify Eligibility**

**Confirm you meet requirements:**

* **Check Volume:** Review your monthly sending statistics
* **Verify Metrics:** Ensure spam and bounce rates are within limits
* **Account Status:** Confirm good standing with paid invoices

**2. Contact AhaSend**

**Request dedicated IP allocation:**

Email [support@ahasend.com](mailto:support@ahasend.com) with:

* **Current Volume:** Monthly email sending statistics
* **Growth Plans:** Expected volume increases
* **Use Case:** Primary email types and sending patterns

**3. Review & Approval**

**AhaSend evaluates your request:**

1. **Volume Verification:** Confirm sending history and patterns
2. **Quality Assessment:** Review spam and bounce rate history
3. **Allocation Decision:** Determine number of IPs and configuration

**4. IP Assignment & Warm-up**

**Implementation and optimization:**

1. **IP Assignment:** Dedicated IPs added to your account
2. **Warm-up Process:** Gradual volume increase over 30 days
3. **Monitoring:** Continuous reputation and deliverability tracking
4. **Full Capacity:** Complete the agreed warm-up schedule

> [!WARNING]
>
> **Warm-up Period:** New dedicated IPs typically warm up over 30 days; the schedule depends on sending volume and reputation. Our team manages this process to ensure optimal deliverability.

## IP Warm-up Process

**Managed by AhaSend:**

* **Gradual Volume Increase:** Systematic scaling from low to full volume
* **Reputation Building:** Careful monitoring of sender reputation metrics
* **Deliverability Protection:** Ensures warm-up doesn't impact current sending
* **Timeline:** Typically 30 days, adjusted to sending volume and reputation

**During Warm-up:**

* **No Impact:** Your current sending continues unaffected
* **Progress Updates:** Regular communication about warm-up status
* **Optimization:** Adjustments based on performance metrics

For a gradual rollout and monitoring steps, read the [IP warm-up guide](https://ahasend.com/docs/deliverability.md#how-should-i-warm-up-a-domain-or-ip).

## Related Guides

* [Account quickstart](https://ahasend.com/docs/quickstart.md), [Domain setup](https://ahasend.com/docs/domains.md), [IP pools](https://ahasend.com/docs/scale/ip-pools.md).
* [Bring your own IPs](https://ahasend.com/docs/scale/byoip.md), [Plans and limits](https://ahasend.com/docs/facts.md), [Tracking setup](https://ahasend.com/docs/tracking/open-tracking.md).


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