How to Set Up Instances to Be Accessible by Public IP
Assign a Public IP Address to security
- Assign the Public IP:
- Log in to your IP ServerOne portal.
- Navigate to the NovaCloud > Security Groups section.
- Add the public IP address add you want access your instance.
Note: For mor information, you may refer to the link https://www.ipserverone.info/knowledge-base/configure-security-group-in-ipserverone-customer-portal/ to go in depth on how to configure the Security Groups in IPServerOne Portal
Configure Firewall Rules
- Open Necessary Ports:
- Allow traffic to required ports like HTTP (80), HTTPS (443), or SSH (22).
- Add custom ports based on your application’s needs.
- Check Security Groups: Ensure they allow inbound and outbound traffic for the public IP.
Update Instance Network Settings
- Update IP Configuration: Configure the network settings on your instance to use the assigned public IP.
- Restart Networking Services: Restart your instance’s networking services to apply changes.
Verify Connectivity
- Ping Test: Use a ping command from a remote system to ensure the instance responds.
- Application Accessibility: Test access to your application or service using the public IP in a browser or client.
⚠️ Important Note: Make sure your firewall and security group rules do not expose sensitive services like database ports (e.g., 3306 for MySQL) to the public without proper restrictions.