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My ISP gave me static IP Address. Is there a way that I can make this static IP Address dynamic? Perhaps using either proxy or any other application?

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  • You could just use DHCP in the WAN settings of your router. Why would you need special software to do this? You either use the static IP or you don't.
    – user201262
    Dec 4, 2013 at 19:42
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    Also, why do you want to try to use a dynamic IP? Dynamic IPs are more a convenience for ISPs, you shouldn't see any difference. In fact many ISP will assign the same "dynamic" IP address to the same machine if it remains on the network after the lease expires, so it is very similar to having a static IP.
    – heavyd
    Dec 4, 2013 at 19:44
  • @Moses He's not talking about home network IP. He uses the word ISP Internet service provider. He's talking about his public IP, which he can't change when the ISP doesn't want to
    – nixda
    Dec 4, 2013 at 19:44
  • @nixda If your ISP gives you a static IP, you have the option of using the static IP or using one that is randomly assigned from DHCP. At least that's the way it works in 99% of the United States.
    – user201262
    Dec 4, 2013 at 19:45
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    @Navneil - Contact your service provider and request a dynamic ip address. There is nothing you can do to be assigned a dynamic ip address if your service provider is assigning you a static ip address.
    – Ramhound
    Dec 4, 2013 at 19:47

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You need to contact your ISP. Static and Dynamic IPs are controlled by the person providing the IP, and you'll need to be switched over by them.

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