By default, Vultr Compute instances do not have a private IP unless you explicitly attach them to a VPC Network during provisioning or manually connect them afterward.
To ensure an instance does not have a private IP:
- During provisioning: Do not select any VPC Network under the "Additional Features" section.
- After provisioning: You can detach the instance from a VPC to remove the assigned private IP.
Follow the steps below, to detach an instance from a VPC Network:
- Log in to the Vultr Customer Portal.
- Navigate to Products > Compute and select your instance.
- Go to the Settings tab.
- Click the VPC Networks section to view attached VPCs.
- Click the trash Bin icon next to the VPC description, then confirm by clicking Detach VPC.
Detaching a VPC restarts your instance to complete the removal process. Plan accordingly to avoid disruption.