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How to Request BGP Access

Updated on 24 June, 2025

Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) enables you to announce your own IP space or use a Vultr-assigned private ASN to broadcast Reserved IPs. Requesting BGP access enables advanced network routing and provides greater flexibility for network management. You can request BGP access by submitting your ASN, IP block details, or use a private ASN provided by Vultr for broadcasting Reserved IPs.

Note
You must have at least one active Compute instance in your Vultr Customer Portal before you can request BGP access.

Follow this guide to request BGP access through the Vultr Customer Portal.

  • Request BGP Access
  • LOA Template

  1. Navigate to Products, expand the Network menu, and click BGP.

  2. On the Getting Started with BGP page, click Get Started to begin the BGP setup process.

  3. Provide your BGP setup details:

    • Option 1: Using Your Own IP Space.

      If you have your own ASN, IP Space and want to use it with Vultr instances. Follow these steps:

      1. Toggle I have my own IP space option to use your IP blocks registered with a regional internet registry (e.g., ARIN, RIPE, APNIC).
      2. Enter your ASN, BGP password, and the IP block(s) you wish to announce.
      3. Upload your Letter of Authorization (LOA) for IP announcements.

    • Option 2: Using Vultr's IP Space.

      If you do not have your own ASN, you must use the Vultr's ASN and IP Space. Follow these steps:

      1. Do not toggle any options under I have my own IP space.
      2. In this case, Vultr will assign you a private ASN for broadcasting Reserved IPs.
      Note
      Vultr Reserved IPs are region-bound and can only be assigned to instances in the same region using BGP where the Reserved IP is located. This ensures that your network traffic is routed efficiently within the specific region.

  4. Choose your preferred route announcement option under Routes we should send you:

    • No Routes: Do not send any routes.
    • Default Only: Receive a default BGP routing table.
    • Full Table: Receive the full BGP routing table.
    Note
    The Full Table routing option is not supported on Bare Metal instances.

  5. In the Description of use case for BGP, enter a short explanation describing your intended BGP use.

  6. Click Request BGP Setup to submit the form. A Vultr team member will review your request and enable BGP for your account.

If you are using your own IP space, you must upload a Letter of Authorization (LOA). Below is a template for the LOA you can use:

AUTHORIZATION LETTER

[DATE]

To whom it may concern,

This letter serves as authorization for Vultr with AS20473 to announce the following IP address blocks:

[IP SPACE / ASN / SUBNET]
[IP SPACE / ASN / SUBNET]
[...]

As a representative of the company [COMPANY] that is the owner of the subnet and/or ASN, I hereby declare that I'm authorized to represent and sign for this LOA.

Should you have questions about this request, email me at [E-MAIL ADDRESS], or call: [TELEPHONE NUMBER]

From,

[NAME]
[COMPANY]
[TITLE]
[TELEPHONE NUMBER]

This LOA template ensures that Vultr has the required permission to announce the provided IP blocks to external peers on your behalf.