Last updated 30 July 2026

Can I use my internet provider's static IP (Airtel, Jio, BSNL) for BYOIP?

In short

No. A static IP that your internet provider gives you on a broadband or leased-line connection (for example from Airtel, Jio or BSNL) cannot be used as a bring-your-own IP. Our system does not use the address on its own — it sends that account's broker requests through a proxy that answers on the address, so you have to enter a host, a port, a username and a password. An internet provider gives you only the address. There is no proxy behind it, so there is no port to look up, and asking your provider for one will not help. You could run proxy software on your own computer, but then the account can trade only while that computer, its internet line and its port forwarding are all up, and a home or office line is far less steady than a data centre. For bring-your-own IP, buy a dedicated static IPv4 proxy in an India location from a well-known proxy vendor. Or take a static IP from us and skip the setup altogether.

When this happens

  1. 1 Bring-your-own IP means a proxy: host, port, username and password. An internet provider gives you an address only, with no proxy behind it and no port to enter.
  2. 2 Proxy software on your own computer would only work while that computer, its internet line and its port forwarding stay up — a home or office line is far less steady than a data centre.

The short answer

No. A static IP from your internet provider — the kind you get as an add-on on a broadband or leased-line connection — will not work as a bring-your-own IP (BYOIP) here.

If you have already saved one, your account cannot reach your broker through it, and you will see a “Connect timed out” error — see Connect timed out to your own IP.

Why it does not work

Bring-your-own IP means a proxy, not just an address. When you attach your own IP to an account, our system sends that account’s broker requests through a proxy that answers on that address. That is why the form asks for four things:

FieldWhere it comes from
Proxy HostYour proxy vendor
PortYour proxy vendor
UsernameYour proxy vendor
PasswordYour proxy vendor

An internet provider gives you only the address. Nothing is listening on it, so there is no port to fill in — which is why you were never given one. Asking your provider for the port will not help, because the missing piece is the proxy, not the number.

Running your own proxy is not a good idea either. You could install proxy software on your own computer and forward a port to it. But then that account can trade only while your computer is switched on, your internet line is up, and the port forwarding is still in place. A home or office broadband line is far less steady than a data centre, and a power cut, a router restart or a provider outage would stop your orders. For trading, that is not a risk worth taking.

What to buy instead

Buy a dedicated static IPv4 proxy from a well-known proxy vendor:

CriteriaWhat to choose
TypeData centre IPv4, dedicated static IP. Do not buy a Pay-per-GB or rotating plan — those change the IP, and your broker needs one fixed address.
LocationMumbai, or anywhere in India.
What you must getHost, port, username and password — a proxy vendor always gives all four together.

The Static IP Setup guide lists a few sample vendors and the exact steps to add your proxy in Settings → My IPs, on the Proxy pool tab.

Or take a static IP from us

The simplest option is to let us set it up. Then there is no proxy to buy, no port to enter and nothing on your side to keep running — you only register the address with your broker once.

  • If your broker supports IPv6, a Premium static IPv6 is ₹100 per month, and the fastest choice.
  • If your broker is IPv4 only, a Premium static IPv4 we set up for you is ₹299 per month (3-month minimum to start), or a Standard static IPv4 from our pool is ₹200 per month.

All prices include tax. See Static IP for broker API trading for the full comparison.

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