At Hosteons, we understand that some projects or business use cases require a large block of IP addresses — such as a /24 (256 IPs). While this is a fairly advanced setup, we do support it under specific conditions.
That said, to ensure our network stays clean and isn’t exploited for abusive activities like spamming or bulk mailing, we’ve implemented strict policies and checks around such requests.
🚫 Why We Restrict Bulk IP Allocations by Default
As per our Acceptable Usage Policy (AUP), we do not allow bulk mailing, newsletter distribution, or spam-related activities. These policies are in place to protect:
✅ The reputation of our IP space
✅ Our network infrastructure
✅ The deliverability and quality of service for all customers
However, we also recognize that there are legitimate mailers and infrastructure users who need large IP allocations — and we’re here to support you, as long as you meet our criteria.
✉️ SMTP Port is Blocked by Default — But Can Be Opened
Due to the high potential for abuse, SMTP (Port 25) is blocked by default on all our VPS plans.
But if you’re a verified, legitimate user, we will gladly open SMTP upon request — just raise a support ticket. This helps us protect our IPs from blacklisting and ensures better overall email deliverability.
📦 Terms & Conditions for Allocating a /24 IP Block
We take abuse prevention seriously. If you’re interested in getting a /24 block (256 IPs), you’ll need to meet the following requirements:
💵 Pricing
- $2 per IP per month
- Must be paid annually in advance
💳 Accepted Payment Methods
To avoid abuse and payment disputes (often initiated by bad actors after service suspension), we only accept the following for /24 IP orders:
- ✅ Credit Card (with 3D Secure authentication)
- ✅ Cryptocurrency
- ✅ AliPay
- ✅ Other secure payment methods❌ We do NOT accept PayPal or FastSpring for /24 IP allocations.
🔒 Responsibility & Abuse Policy
- If we receive spam complaints or detect RBL (blacklist) listings, your SMTP access will be blocked immediately.
- In case of multiple violations or serious abuse, your VPS may be suspended or terminated without any refund.
These terms are strict — and deliberately so — to protect our customers, our IP space, and our business from spam-related abuse.
💬 Interested? Let’s Talk
If you’re a serious customer with a legitimate need for 256 IPs, we’re happy to assist.
👉 Simply submit a ticket and our team will guide you through the approval process, pricing, and next steps.
🙏 Final Thoughts
We know the conditions might seem a bit tough, but they’re essential for maintaining a clean, reliable, and secure hosting environment.
We’re proud to support responsible and legitimate users, and we’ll go the extra mile to make sure you have the resources you need — without compromising on security or ethics.
🛡️ Let’s keep the internet clean, fast, and fair — together.
