IPv4 pricing (docs.hetzner.com)

Article summary

Hetzner's IP pricing is outlined, with a one-time setup fee of €15.00 for an additional /56 IPv6 subnet. The prices do not include VAT. Dedicated servers come with the option to remove the Primary IPv4 as an addon. IPv6 is encouraged, but IPv4 is still available at a cost.

Main themes

• IPv4 pricing
• IPv6 adoption
• NAT and security
• Public IP addresses
• Network configuration
• IPv4 scarcity

What commenters say

• The pricing of IPv4 addresses is too high and may be intended to discourage their use.
• NAT is not a security boundary and should not be relied upon for security.
• The use of public IP addresses poses security risks if devices are not properly configured.
• IPv6 adoption is still not widespread, making it difficult to transition away from IPv4.
• Some networks, such as those in universities, still use public IP addresses, which can lead to security issues.
• The scarcity of IPv4 addresses is a result of companies hoarding them rather than returning them to the pool.
• Running a server infrastructure on pure IPv6 is possible, but may require additional setup, such as a gateway, to be accessible from IPv4-only networks.