# Public IP Addresses

Public IP addresses allow resources in the VPC to communicate with the internet.

- In the Public IP Addresses tab, view all assigned public IPs.
- Click Acquire New IP to request a new public IP.
- Choose the Billing Cycle and click Buy IP.

![VPC Public IP Addresses tab with the Acquire New IP button](https://docs.zcp.zsoftly.ca/_astro/vpc-public-ips.fZYqqX_F_Z2mYDix.webp)

See also: [VPC Overview](https://docs.zcp.zsoftly.ca/public-cloud/networking/vpc/create-vpc), [VPN Gateway](https://docs.zcp.zsoftly.ca/public-cloud/networking/vpc/site-vpn)