Hello yall! I was wondering if dedicated IP’s are safe for playing games since you are the only person using that ip address. Is there any chance that you might get IP banned?
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Hey! Using a dedicated IP can be safe for gaming, but it doesn’t guarantee you won’t get IP banned. If the platform or game detects unusual activity, even with a dedicated IP, you could still be flagged. However, since the IP is yours alone (unlike a shared IP), the chances of someone else getting you banned for their actions are much lower. 
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Yeah, what User 1 said. Having a dedicated IP gives you more stability since no one else is using it. But, if the game’s anti-cheat system sees anything suspicious, it could still ban that IP, especially if they think you’re trying to bypass regional restrictions or something. So, while it’s safer, it’s not a magic shield against bans.
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Plus, some games are super strict with IPs! Even if you’re doing nothing wrong, if their system gets confused (like if your IP looks sketchy or jumps locations too quickly), they might slap you with a ban. So it’s safer than a shared IP, but still, there’s some risk. 
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True, but honestly, the bigger risk with gaming and VPNs isn’t the ban—it’s lag. VPNs can add a bit of latency, which sucks in fast-paced games. Dedicated IPs can help with that since they’re usually more stable than shared ones, but it won’t always solve the lag issue. 
Yeah, it comes down to what you prioritize: stability and not sharing your IP, or avoiding any extra lag. If the game is super sensitive to IP changes, you could get flagged. But if you’re not doing anything suspicious, the chance of a ban is pretty low with a dedicated IP, IMO.