AWS BYOIP Integration Overview
This page outlines the technical and procedural information required for integrating Bring Your Own IP (BYOIP) with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
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Provider Details
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Provider Name | Amazon AWS |
| Website | AWS Website |
| ASN(s) | 16509, 14618 |
| Regions Supported | All commercial AWS Regions (except China) |
| Support Contact | AWS Support Center |
| Tech Article & Date | Bring your own IP addresses (BYOIP) to Amazon EC2 - October 2, 2024 |
| BYOIP Scope | Available in all commercial AWS Regions and Local Zones (excluding China) |
| Supported Versions | IPv4 and IPv6 |
| Supported Services | EC2, Network Load Balancers, NAT Gateways, VPC, Global Accelerator, IPAM |
Technical Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Prefix Size | IPv4: /24 IPv6: /48 (public), /60 (non-public) |
| ASN Ownership Required | No |
| IRR or RADb Object | No; AWS manages RADb automatically |
| ROA or LOA | ROA required |
| RIR Limitations | Supports ARIN, RIPE, APNIC |
Step-by-Step BYOIP Process
Preparation
- Ensure IP range is registered with ARIN, RIPE, or APNIC
- Create a self-signed X.509 certificate
- Upload certificate to RDAP record
- Create ROA authorizing AWS ASNs (16509, 14618)
Cost and Limitations
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Fees | No extra fees; standard AWS service charges apply |
| Bundled or Standalone | Bundled with EC2 and other services |
| Traffic/Peering Restrictions | Clean reputation required; AWS may reject poor quality IP ranges |
| Other Limitations | Not available in AWS China; IPv6 BYOIP not in Local Zones |
Automation & Developer Access
- API Access: Yes (AWS CLI and SDKs)
- Terraform / SDKs: Partial support; some steps require CLI
Abuse & Reputation Management
- IP Reputation Monitoring: Not provided (use third-party tools)
- Blacklist Removal Support: Not offered (user responsibility)
Related Resources
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