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# Public IP Address

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**Updated**: February 13, 2026
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## Creating a Standard Public IP

```yaml
defaults:
  resource_group: rg1

resources:
  - type: "Microsoft.Network/publicIPAddresses"
    name: "lb-public-ip"
    api_version: "2025-05-01"
    sku:
      # Default value is 'Basic'
      name: "Standard"
```

### Example plan output

```
lb-public-ip (action: create, monthly: $3.65, change: +100%)
  => Public IP (Standard, Static) (price: $0.005/Hr, monthly: $3.65)
```