Equinix Metal BYOIP Integration Overview (Service Retired)
Retired: Equinix Metal was sunset on 30 June 2026 and no longer accepts BYOIP prefixes. Dedicated support ended on 30 September 2026, and console access is removed on 1 January 2027. This entry is kept for historical reference only.
Searching for the best IP providers? Equinix Metal enables BYOIP automation, global IPv4 and IPv6 support, and seamless IP routing using BGP. Below you’ll find Equinix Metal setup documentation, BYOIP requirements, developer tools, and service benefits for onboarding your custom IP address ranges into Equinix Metal’s infrastructure.
Provider Details
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Provider Name | Equinix Metal |
| Website | Equinix Website |
| ASN(s) | AS54825 (Equinix Metal ASN); BYOAS supported |
| Regions Supported | Global coverage in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific |
| Support Contact | General Support | Email: metal-peering@equinix.com |
| Tech Article & Date | BYOIP with Global BGP - Date not specified |
| BYOIP Scope | Supports IPv4 and IPv6 prefixes using BGP |
| Supported Services | Bare Metal Servers, Elastic IPs, Metal Gateways, VRF, Layer 2 Networking, Kubernetes (CPEM) |
Technical Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Prefix Size | IPv4: /24 minimum IPv6: /48 minimum |
| ASN Ownership Required | Optional; use AS54825 or bring your own ASN |
| IRR or RADb Object | Required: Route object must exist in IRR for filtering |
| ROA or LOA | ROA required for RPKI validation |
| RIR Limitations | Supported RIRs: ARIN, RIPE, APNIC |
Step-by-Step BYOIP Process
Use your ASN or Equinix Metal's (AS54825) for BGP.
Activate BGP in your project via console, CLI, or API.
Enable BGP on Equinix Metal servers and install a BGP daemon (e.g., BIRD, FRR, ExaBGP).
Announce your IP prefixes through the BGP configuration.
Cost and Limitations
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Fees | No additional cost for BYOIP; standard service rates apply |
| Bundled or Standalone | Used with Metal Gateways, VRF, Kubernetes integrations |
| Traffic/Peering Restrictions | PeeringDB entry required; peering reviewed case-by-case |
| Other Limitations | Default cap of 256 public IPv4s per project; contact support for more |
Automation & Developer Access
- API Access: Fully supported via Equinix Metal REST API
- Terraform/SDK: Terraform provider available; SDKs for various languages
Abuse & Reputation Management
- IP Reputation Monitoring: Not provided natively
- Blacklist Removal Assistance: Customer-managed
Related Resources
Equinix Metal BYOIP Documentation
IPXO Equinix Metal Setup Guide
Equinix has announced that Equinix Metal will be fully sunset on June 30, 2026, with product documentation removed by September 30, 2026; BYOIP and Global BGP will no longer be available once the platform is decommissioned.
Published 8 August 2025 · Updated 9 September 2026