Upgrade to Standard SKU public IP addresses in Azure by 30 September 2025—Basic SKU will be retired

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Upgrade to Standard SKU public IP addresses in Azure by 30 September 2025—Basic SKU will be retired

Feehan, Andrew 0

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Jeevan Shanigarapu 2,375 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-09-15T08:26:40.53+00:00

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Jeevan Shanigarapu 2,375 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-09-15T08:26:40.53+00:00

Hello @Feehan, Andrew,
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TP 141.8K Volunteer Moderator

Hi Andrew,

Please check Azure portal to see list of Basic SKU Public IP addresses you have. In the list you can see SKU column so you can tell which are Basic.

Click on each one and make a note of what the address is associated with and reply back here with what you find. For example, you might have a Basic Public IP associated with network interface of VM. You may use link below to see list:

https://portal.azure.com/#view/HubsExtension/AssetMenuBlade/~/PublicIPAddresses/assetName/NetworkFoundation/extensionName/Microsoft_Azure_Network

Once I know what resources your Basic SKU Public IPs are associated with I can give more specific advice.

Please click Accept Answer and upvote if the above was helpful.

Thanks.

-TP

Feehan, Andrew 0 Reputation points

2025-09-15T21:02:15.5333333+00:00

I am sorry, I don't see where on the portal where to see the different SKUs we are using of our public IPs, any assistance would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!
TP 141.8K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator

2025-09-15T21:18:53.6+00:00

In Azure portal, enter Public IP address in search box at the top, then click on Public IP addresses just below the box. This will show a list of Public IP addresses. In the list, there is a SKU column.

If the SKU column has Basic you know that is Basic SKU Public IP. Click on each one and make a note of what it is associated with. This is what I need to know to help you best.

If you want to post screenshots I can comment and give you guidance if something isn't clear.
Feehan, Andrew 0 Reputation points

2025-09-16T13:27:37.52+00:00

Sorry, I found the list, I do have one Basic SKU, if we update it to a Standard SKU will it need to change the IP address?
TP 141.8K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator

2025-09-16T13:30:59.16+00:00

What is the IP associated with? A VM's network interface? Something else?
Feehan, Andrew 0 Reputation points

2025-09-16T20:34:12.1033333+00:00

It is associated with a VPN configuration.
TP 141.8K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator

2025-09-16T20:37:28.1233333+00:00

Okay, please navigate to the VPN Gateway in portal and check the VPN Gateway SKU and put that in a comment.

Once I have that I will reply back with instructions. What you need to do will vary depending on the SKU of your VPN Gateway that is using the Basic IP address.

Thanks.
Jeevan Shanigarapu 2,375 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-09-18T10:21:55.6666667+00:00

Hello @Feehan, Andrew,
Good day

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Feehan, Andrew 0 Reputation points

2025-09-30T21:04:10.2633333+00:00

I am so sorry for the delay on getting back to you, I have been a little spread thin.

Here is the SKU you requested: VpnGw2

Thanks for any help on switching the type of IP address.
Jeevan Shanigarapu 2,375 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-10-03T13:08:22.7433333+00:00
Hello @Feehan, Andrew,
Good day

Thank you for sharing the VPN Gateway details. Since your gateway is VpnGw2, here is some clarification:

To check if Migrate option is available, go to your VPN Gateway in the Azure portal → Settings → Configuration. If you see a Migrate tab,

Reference document: How to migrate a Basic SKU public IP address to Standard SKU

This will help you to keep the same IP address and upgrade to Standard IP.

If the Migrate tab isn’t available, the functionality hasn’t yet rolled out to your region. In that case, the only option is to recreate the VPN Gateway.

A Basic SKU Public IP cannot be upgraded directly to a Standard SKU while it is attached to a VPN Gateway. To use a Standard SKU Public IP, you will need to replace the existing one, which means the IP address will change. This is due to a platform limitation, as Basic and Standard SKUs use different backend architectures.

Instructions for completing the upgrade:

Plan for down time: The VPN Gateway will not be accessible during the change, so please plan an appropriate maintenance window.

Set up a new Standard SKU Public IP address

Go to Azure Portal → Create resource → Public IP address

Select SKU = Standard and Assignment = Static.

Please update the VPN Gateway:

·       Go to your VPN Gateway and select Configuration.

·       Update the Basic IP to the new Standard SKU IP.

·       Save your changes and allow several minutes for the update to complete.

On-premises VPN device update: As the IP has changed, please update the remote VPN configuration to use the new IP address.

Note:

1.       There’s no supported way to keep the same IP when moving from Basic to Standard SKU. Be sure to validate connectivity and failover scenarios after the change.

For long-term stability, it’s best to always use Standard SKU IPs, especially since Basic SKU retires after 30 September 2025.

How to upgrade: How to migrate a Basic SKU public IP address to a Standard SKU for VPN Gateway - Preview - Azure VPN Gateway | Microsoft Learn

Kindly let us know if the above helps or you need further assistance on this issue.
TP 141.8K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator

2025-10-03T17:22:44.8933333+00:00

@Feehan, Andrew For VpnGw2 SKU the current deadline is end of March 2026. Please navigate to your VPN Gateway -- Settings -- Configuration and see if you have Migrate to Standard IP tab. This will allow you to keep same IP address and migrate to Standard IP.

Article below has detailed instructions:

https://free.blessedness.top/en-us/azure/vpn-gateway/basic-public-ip-migrate-howto?tabs=portal#migrate
Jeevan Shanigarapu 2,375 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-10-06T19:32:30.8266667+00:00

Hello @Feehan, Andrew,
Good day

Could you please review my comment / @TP provided comment and let us know if it was helpful? If you need any further assistance, please feel free to reach us.

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Jeevan S

Answer 2

Hello @ Feehan, Andrew,

Welcome to Microsoft Q&A Platform. Thank you for reaching out & hope you are doing well.

I understand your questions about the Upgrade to Standard SKU public IP addresses in Azure by 30 September 2025, Basic SKU will be retired.

A public IP enables external users or systems outside of Azure to access resources you have running in the cloud. For instance, it can be used for:

A virtual machine (VM) that you access remotely.
A VPN gateway to ensure secure connections.
A load balancer or Application Gateways that distribute traffic to backend services.
Azure Firewalls

If you no longer use those services, the IPs may not be necessary.

To check if you still need your public IPs, review each one in the Azure portal to see what it’s connected to. If a public IP isn’t associated with any resource, you can safely delete it without impacting your environment.

If the IP is being used (such as by a firewall, VPN gateway, or virtual machine), you will need to upgrade it. Microsoft is retiring Basic public IP addresses on September 30, 2025, so after that date, they’ll stop functioning unless upgraded to Standard. Standard IPs offer enhanced security, reliability, and are supported by more Azure services. Please review your four public IPs, remove any that aren’t needed, and plan to upgrade the ones in use before the deadline.

You can follow Microsoft’s step-by-step guide to upgrade from Basic to Standard.

Upgrade a public IP address | Microsoft Learn

Note: To obtain public IPs, you will need to upgrade your plan from Basic to Standard SKU. (Microsoft is retiring Basic public IP addresses on September 30, 2025)

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