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# Assign a Private IPv4 Address

You can assign up to 10 private IPv4 addresses to an Elastic Compute instance.

## Procedures

1. Go to **Elastic Compute Instance** > **Actions** > **Network Settings** > **Assign Private IPv4**.\
   You can also click the instance name to go to instance **Details** > **Information** > **Network interface** > **Assign Private IPv4**.

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2. Click **Add IPv4** to add up to 10 private IPv4 addresses.

## What to Do Next

You need to configure the private IPv4 addresses on the instance for the changes to take effect. See [**Activate Additional Private IPv4**](/welcome/elastic-compute/get-started/manage-instances/activate-an-additional-private-ipv4-address.md) for detailed steps.