# Create an Elastic IP

## **Step 1 - Sign in to zenConsole**

1. Use your email address and password to sign in to [**zenConsole**](https://console.zenlayer.com/dashboard).
2. On the upper left corner of zenConsole, go to **Products** > **Bare Metal** > **Elastic IP** > **Create Elastic IP**.

## **Step 2 - Configure basic information of your elastic IP**

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* <mark style="color:blue;">The instance that your elastic IP will be assigned to should be in the same location with the elastic IP.</mark>
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1. Select a location where you need your elastic IP
2. Assign the elastic IP to an instance\
   You can search the desired instance by label or ID.
3. Select a resource group for the IP\
   You can allocate a resource group to team members. See [**Resource Management**](https://docs.console.zenlayer.com/welcome/platform/team-management/create-a-resource-group) for more details.
4. Select your desired quantity

## **Step 3 - Check and pay your order**

Review your order summary and then confirm your order.

See [**Bare Metal Billing**](https://docs.console.zenlayer.com/welcome/pricing/bare-metal-cloud-pricing) to learn more about elastic IP pricing rules.

## **What to Do Next**

* Go to **Bare Metal** > **Elastic IP** > **Actions**, you can reassign, unassign or delete the selected elastic IP.
* You can set an elastic IP as the public network egress IP to acquire continuous availability and accessibility. See [**How to Use an Elastic IP as a Public Network Egress IP**](https://docs.console.zenlayer.com/welcome/bare-metal/best-practice/how-to-use-an-elastic-ip-as-a-public-network-egress-ip) for details.