---
title: How to configure a Dedibox failover IP on Windows Server 2019
description: Learn how to configure a Scaleway Dedibox failover IP on Windows Server 2019.
tags: dedibox failover-ip windows server windows-server-2019
dates:
  validation: 2025-08-05
  posted: 2021-07-29
---
import Requirements from '@macros/iam/requirements.mdx'

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This page shows you how to configure a [failover IP](/dedibox-ip-failover/concepts/#failover-ips) on Dedibox servers running on Windows Server 2019.

<Requirements />

- A Dedibox account logged into the [console](https://console.online.net)
- A [Dedibox dedicated server](https://www.scaleway.com/en/dedibox/)

1. Log into your Dedibox using the **Remote Desktop** client.
2. Open the start menu and type **Ethernet settings**. The Ethernet window displays.
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3. Click **Change adapter options**. The network connections window displays.
4. Right-click on the internet connection. Then click **Properties** in the pop-up menu.
5. Select **Internet Protocol version 4 (TCP/IPv4)** in the list of connection items and click **Properties**.
6. Enter the static configuration of the principal IP address of the server. Then click **Advanced**. The advanced configuration window displays. 
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7. Click **Add**. Then enter the configuration details for the failover IP. Finally, click **Add**.
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8. Click **OK** to close the advanced configuration window. Then click **OK** to validate the IP configuration and to close the Ethernet configuration windows.