Why Your Connection Matters When You Trade Multiple Accounts
Most prop firm traders don't think much about how their trades reach the broker — until they're running several evaluations and funded accounts at once. By default, every account you connect routes its traffic through the same shared network address as everyone else on the platform. For casual use, that's perfectly fine.
But as your setup grows more professional, a shared connection can start to feel a little crowded. A dedicated IP gives a chosen account its own clean, consistent network identity — and that small change brings a surprising number of practical benefits.
What is a Dedicated IP?
A dedicated IP is a private IPv4 address reserved exclusively for your account. Instead of sharing an address with other traders, your account's outbound connection always comes from the same dedicated address — one that belongs only to you for as long as you keep the add-on.
Think of it as the difference between a shared office line and your own private phone number: same building, but the call is unmistakably yours.
Why Prop Firm Traders Choose a Dedicated IP
Added Privacy
Your trading is your business. A dedicated IP keeps your account's connection separate from the shared pool, giving you a more private, self-contained footprint for the accounts you care about most.
Cleaner Account Separation
When you manage multiple funded accounts, keeping them tidy and well-organized is half the battle. Assigning a dedicated IP to a specific account creates a clear, deliberate boundary — each account stands on its own rather than blending into one shared connection.
A Stable, Consistent Connection
Shared addresses can occasionally be busier than a dedicated one. With your own IP, your account enjoys a predictable, consistent route to the broker — which is exactly the kind of quiet reliability a professional setup is built on.
Peace of Mind
For traders who treat their funded accounts as a serious operation, a dedicated IP is simply part of doing things properly. It's an inexpensive way to give your most important accounts a cleaner, more professional foundation.
Dedicated IP vs Shared IP
Here's how the two compare at a glance:
| Aspect | Dedicated IP | Shared IP |
|---|---|---|
| Network address | Reserved only for your account | Shared across many traders |
| Privacy | Self-contained footprint | Pooled with others |
| Account separation | Clean, deliberate boundary | One common connection |
| Cost | $15/mo per IP | Included free |
Trade Within Your Program's Rules
A dedicated IP is about privacy, organization, and connection quality — not a substitute for good practice. Every prop firm has its own terms covering how you may trade your evaluations and funded accounts. Always trade within those rules; a clean, professional setup works best when it's built on a foundation you can stand behind.
How Dedicated IPs Work on ConnectXCopy
Adding a dedicated IP to one of your accounts takes just a couple of steps:
- Add the dedicated IP add-on — It's
$15/moper IP, available right from your billing page. - We provision it for you — Our team sets up and attaches a fresh, dedicated IPv4 address to the account you choose.
- Assign it to an account — Pick which connected account should route through the dedicated IP from your Accounts page.
- You're done — That account now uses its own private address, while the rest of your accounts continue on the shared connection.
Pro tip: Start with a dedicated IP on the one or two accounts that matter most to you, then add more as your operation grows. It's a small, professional upgrade that gives your most important accounts a cleaner, more private home.
Ready to give your accounts their own dedicated connection? Add a dedicated IP from your ConnectXCopy billing page in under a minute.