Quick Tips for IP and AS Requests

1. Relevant request forms for relevant Internet resources

Most importantly, submit the relevant request forms in reference to which Internet resources you are applying for. Additionally, we advise you to print out their relevant supporting notes and use it as a guide when completing your requests.

2. Always sign your request

Make sure your request is signed by a REGISTERED contact of the Local Internet Registry (LIR). For example, "from Joe Bloggs" at the top or bottom of the request is all we look for (No PGP required.) A request with no registered contact signature will be returned to you and to the currently registered contacts.

3. Separate Requests for Separate Enterprises

Make sure your request is only for one enterprise. That is, do not include address space for your own infrastructure and for your customer on the same request form. Likewise, do not request resources for two customers in one request.

Exception: If you request four (4) or less addresses per customer, you may include them in the same request. For more specifics, and reasons why, click here.

4. Web-Hosting? Http 1.0 or 1.1?

If your request includes address space for web hosting, then you must tell us if you are using HTTP 1.0 or HTTP 1.1. If your answer is HTTP 1.0 then you must read the following and let us know if you agree to the conditions: HTTP Policy

5. Dial-ups: Static or Dynamic ?

For Dial-up requests, please specify if it is Static or Dynamic. If your answer is Static then read the following about Static Dial Up

6. Give us a Good Description

Above all - BE DESCRIPTIVE! The more descriptive you can be about the network, the more chance you have of quickly receiving an approval. A description such as "Office Network" is not enough. Use the "Optional Information" space at the end of the request form, or underneath the Addressing Plan to elaborate. For more specific descriptions we look for, click here.

7. PI address space requested ?

Are you sure you need Provider Independent (PI) address space? Please include your specific reason for requesting this. PI address space will have to be routed separately and would not be aggregatable with your allocation.

Use the "Provider Independent (PI) Assignment Request Form" to request PI address space.

Is this your first request? Then please read: First Request

If it is not your first request, then please read: PI versus PA

8. Early Database Entries ?

Do not enter the network in the RIPE Database before receiving an approval or your assignment will be invalid! More information: Early DB Entries

9. Avoid sending Duplicates

Always use the original ticket number in the subject line of your request - even if your request was bounced by the RIPE Robot.

If you do not use the same ticket number, you will create unnecessary work for us and only increase the time it takes to get your approval. If you have been waiting a long time for an answer to your request, do not send the request again without checking the status here: Ticket Status

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