What is LIR Sponsoring?

As a RIPE NCC member (Local Internet Registry), Innovation Harbor B.V. can sponsor your organization for Provider Independent (PI) resources. This allows you to own and control your own IP addresses and AS numbers, which you can use anywhere in the world with any provider.

Note

Note: LIR services are always bundled with our monthly recurring services (VPS, Dedicated Servers, or Colocation).

Our LIR Services

ASN Registration

Get your own Autonomous System Number (ASN) assigned directly to your organization. Perfect for multi-homed networks, BGP routing, and network independence.

IPv6 PI Space

Provider Independent IPv6 address space assigned directly to your organization. Use your IPs with any provider, anywhere in the world.

Resource Sponsoring

Transfer existing PI or Legacy resources under our sponsorship. Change providers without losing your IP space.

RPKI Management

We help you set up and manage RPKI (Resource Public Key Infrastructure) to secure your BGP route announcements and prevent route hijacking.

RIPE Requirements for Independent Resources

To qualify for PI resources, you must meet RIPE NCC requirements:

ASN Requirements

  • Your organization must be a legal entity in the RIPE NCC service region (Europe, Middle East, Central Asia)
  • You must have at least two different upstream providers with AS numbers
  • Upstream providers must be in the RIPE NCC service region
  • You must demonstrate a need for an ASN (multi-homing, BGP routing, etc.)
  • Valid company registration documents (not older than 3 months)
  • Contact information for RIPE NCC communications

IPv6 PI Requirements

  • Your organization must be a legal entity in the RIPE NCC service region
  • You must demonstrate a need for Provider Independent addressing
  • You must have a network plan showing how you will use the IPv6 space
  • You must have at least one upstream provider
  • Valid company registration documents
  • Contact information for RIPE NCC communications

Resource Sponsoring Requirements

  • Existing PI or Legacy resources that need sponsoring
  • Valid company registration documents
  • Proof of resource ownership
  • Contact information for RIPE NCC communications

RPKI (Resource Public Key Infrastructure)

Secure your BGP routing with cryptographic validation

RPKI is a security framework that cryptographically validates BGP route announcements, preventing route hijacking and unauthorized use of your IP address space. As your sponsoring LIR, we help you implement and manage RPKI for your resources.

Benefits of RPKI:

  • Prevents route hijacking by cryptographically validating route origins
  • Protects your IP address space from unauthorized announcements
  • Improves routing security and stability across the internet
  • Becomes increasingly important as more networks implement RPKI validation
  • We handle RPKI ROA (Route Origin Authorization) creation and management
  • Automatic updates when your routing changes

RPKI is becoming a standard security practice for networks with their own ASN and IP space. We can help you set up and maintain your RPKI infrastructure, ensuring your routes are properly secured and validated.

Our Process

Fast, automated processing - can be as fast as 2 business days

  1. 01

    Contact Us

    Get in touch with your requirements and we'll assess your eligibility.

  2. 02

    Documentation

    We'll guide you through the required documentation and information needed.

  3. 03

    Application

    We submit your application to RIPE NCC on your behalf.

  4. 04

    Verification of Identity

    RIPE NCC sends a secure verification URL which we forward to you for identity verification.

  5. 05

    Approval

    Once approved, resources are assigned directly to your organization.

Why Choose Innovation Harbor?

  • Fast processing: Automated workflows can be as fast as 2 business days
  • Carrier-neutral: Use your resources with any provider, anywhere
  • No vendor lock-in: Your resources are portable and independent
  • Expert support: We handle all RIPE NCC communications
  • Bundled services: LIR services included with VPS, dedicated servers, or colocation
  • Ongoing management: We keep your RIPE data up to date

Ready to Get Started?

Contact us today to discuss your LIR service needs. Our team will assess your requirements and guide you through the process.

Request LIR Services

LIR services are bundled with our monthly recurring services (VPS, Dedicated Servers, or Colocation).

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you still have questions about LIR services? Our team is available to help.

Provider Independent (PI) resources are assigned directly to your organization and can be used with any provider. Provider Aggregatable (PA) resources are assigned from your provider's allocation and are tied to that provider.

Our automated processes allow us to handle applications as fast as 2 business days. RIPE NCC approval typically takes 1-2 weeks after submission.

Yes, we can sponsor existing PI or Legacy resources. The transfer process is straightforward and we handle all the paperwork.

Yes, LIR services are bundled with our monthly recurring services. You need to have an active VPS, dedicated server, or colocation service.

You'll need company registration documents, network plans, upstream provider information, and contact details. We'll guide you through everything needed.

Yes! That's the main benefit of PI resources. They are portable and can be announced via BGP from anywhere in the world with any provider.

As your sponsoring LIR, we maintain and update all RIPE database objects related to your resources. This includes: maintaining your organization (ORG) object with current company information, keeping your contact person (PERSON/ROLE) objects updated with current contact details, ensuring your inetnum/inet6num objects reflect the correct status and descriptions, updating route objects (ROUTE/ROUTE6) when your BGP announcements change, maintaining reverse DNS delegations, and ensuring all objects comply with current RIPE policies. This ongoing management ensures your resources remain compliant and properly registered.