RIPE LIR Services
Professional IP resources and ASN management services without requiring direct RIPE NCC LIR membership
No LIR Membership Required
Obtain RIPE resources without the commitment and cost of maintaining a direct LIR membership
Fast Setup
Quick provisioning through our existing LIR membership
Expert Management
We handle all technical and administrative aspects of resource management
What is RIPE Sponsorship?
Understanding how sponsorship services work
We Are the LIR
We maintain the RIPE NCC LIR membership and handle all administrative responsibilities
You Get Resources
You receive IP resources or ASN for your operational use without LIR membership burden
Full Operational Control
You maintain complete technical control over your sponsored resources
We Handle Paperwork
We manage all RIPE NCC administrative requirements and compliance
Our LIR Services
Professional RIPE NCC resource services provided through our established LIR membership
ASN Registration
Register your own Autonomous System Number through our LIR. You retain full operational control while we handle all administrative tasks.
- ASN registered through our RIPE LIR
- Full operational control of ASN
- We handle all administrative tasks
RIPE IPv6 PA /40
Provider Aggregatable (PA) IPv6 address space allocation through our LIR. Ideal for organizations needing large IPv6 address blocks.
- IPv6 addresses from our RIPE allocation
- Full usage rights for allocated addresses
- We manage administrative requirements
PI Address Sponsorship
Provider Independent (PI) address space sponsorship for maximum flexibility and multi-homing capabilities.
- PI addresses sponsored through our LIR
- Maximum routing flexibility
- No provider lock-in for addresses
LIR Services vs Direct LIR
Compare options to choose what's best for you
Our LIR Services
- No LIR membership required
- Lower annual costs
- No RIPE NCC training needed
- We handle all administration
- Quick setup (1-3 days)
- Ideal for most organizations
Direct LIR Membership
- Requires LIR membership
- Higher annual fees
- RIPE NCC training required
- Self-administration
- Longer setup process
- Only for frequent resource requests
ASN Parking Service
Keep your existing Autonomous System Number active and visible in global routing tables, preventing RIR reclamation during network transitions.
Completely Free
No hidden fees, no time limits
Key Benefits
Prevent ASN Reclamation
Keep your ASN from being reclaimed by RIR during inactivity or transitions
Maintain BGP Visibility
Your ASN remains visible in global BGP routing tables
Zero Administrative Work
We handle all technical aspects
How It Works
Authorize Announcement
Authorize us to announce your ASN
We Maintain Announcements
We announce your ASN via BGP on our network
Continuous Protection
Your ASN remains protected from RIR reclamation
Requirements
Valid ASN from any RIR • Authorization for announcement • Basic contact information
Note: This service is provided free of charge to support the networking community. We handle the administration at no cost to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about sponsorship services
Ready for Hassle-Free RIPE Resources?
Get the IP resources you need without the burden of LIR membership