Static IP for CSC centres: one fixed IP for whitelisted portals.
Some operator software, including the Aadhaar Update Client Lite (UCL) used at CSC centres, works only from one whitelisted static IP. HostKarle gives your centre one dedicated static IPv4 address in Mumbai, India on the internet you already have. ₹499 a month.
IP location: Mumbai, India · Available anywhere in India
Why does a CSC centre need a static IP?
Guides written for VLEs describe the Aadhaar UCL client as working only on a whitelisted system with a static IP: the centre gives its IP address to the CSC team, and the software works only from that address. If the address changes, the centre has to request the change and wait.
That is a problem for centres whose internet has no fixed address:
- Jio AirFiber, Airtel AirFiber and SIM routers share an address between many customers, and it changes.
- In many villages and small towns, wired broadband with a static IP add-on is not available at all.
- A power cut or router restart can change the address in the middle of a working day.
Please confirm before you order
We have not yet confirmed that the CSC or UIDAI whitelisting team accepts a static IP supplied by a provider like HostKarle. Before paying, ask your district manager or the state CSC team whether a static IP from a service provider can be whitelisted for your centre.
If they say yes, we assign you a dedicated IPv4 address that stays the same every day, and you submit that address for whitelisting.
What a CSC centre can use the static IP for
Only the software that needs the fixed address uses it. Everything else at the counter stays on your normal internet.
Aadhaar UCL and update work
Submit one fixed IPv4 address for whitelisting of the update client system at your centre, after confirming acceptance with the CSC team.
Portals that whitelist one IP
Any operator portal or client software that asks for a registered static IP before it lets your system in.
Counter PC on AirFiber or SIM internet
Keep the cheap connection you have. The static IP is added on top with a small app on one Windows PC.
CCTV at the centre
If your centre must give live camera access on a fixed address, the Router plan opens the recorder ports. See static IP for CCTV.
Remote help on your counter PC
Reach the centre's computer from home on one fixed address with the Router plan.
Train tickets and other websites
IRCTC and similar sites can refuse business IP addresses, so they are left on your normal line by default and keep working as before.
Static IP for your centre in 4 steps
Handled over WhatsApp or a ticket, in simple steps.
Confirm with the CSC team
Ask whether a static IP from a service provider can be whitelisted for your centre. Then message us.
Complete KYC
Send your identity document, address, phone number and CSC ID.
Pay and get your IP
Pay the first month by UPI. We assign your static IP and set up the app on your counter PC remotely.
Submit it for whitelisting
Give the static IP to the CSC team through their usual form and wait for approval.
Two plans. One static IP each.
Monthly billing, cancel any month. Your internet connection is your own and is not included.
App plan
₹499 per month
One Windows computer gets the static IP. Nothing to install at your site except a small app.
- 1 dedicated static IPv4 address in Mumbai, India
- For 1 Windows computer
- Best for IP whitelisting: broker APIs, portals, payment and bank APIs
- You choose which websites or apps use the static IP
- No hardware, no deposit
- Set up over WhatsApp or remote support
Router plan
₹799 per month
A pre-configured router makes the static IP work for your whole site, with inbound ports opened to your devices.
- 1 dedicated static IPv4 address in Mumbai, India
- For the whole office, shop or site: every device behind the router
- Inbound port forwarding to your CCTV recorder, server, PC or attendance machine
- Pre-configured router sent to you: plug it into your existing internet box
- Refundable router deposit of ₹5,999, returned when you send the router back in working condition
- Remote setup help and changes to forwarded ports on request
For a portal or client software that only needs to see one fixed address, the App plan on one counter PC is enough. Choose the Router plan if several computers must use the same static IP or if you need CCTV or remote access.
KYC is mandatory
Every static IP is registered to a verified customer before it is activated. We ask for your name, address, mobile number, an identity document (Aadhaar or PAN for a person, GST or company registration for a business) and what you will use the IP for. This is not an anonymity service, and spam, hacking, fraud or anything illegal in India gets the IP suspended. Full details are on the main static IP page.
Frequently asked questions
Anything else? Message us on WhatsApp at +91 94343 44325 or email support@hostkarle.in.
Why is a static IP needed for Aadhaar UCL?
VLE guides describe UCL as working only from a whitelisted system on a static IP that the centre has registered with the CSC team. With an address that changes, the software stops working until the new address is approved.
Will the CSC team accept a HostKarle static IP?
We have not confirmed this yet. Please ask your district manager or the state CSC team whether a static IP from a service provider can be whitelisted before you order. The address we give you is a dedicated Indian IPv4 that does not change.
Can I get a static IP on Jio AirFiber for my centre?
Jio AirFiber home plans do not offer a static IP. HostKarle adds one on top of your AirFiber: a dedicated IPv4 address for one PC with the App plan, or for the whole centre with the Router plan.
How much does it cost?
₹499 a month on the App plan for one Windows PC, with no deposit. The Router plan for the whole centre is ₹799 a month plus a ₹5,999 refundable router deposit.
Will IRCTC and my other websites still work?
Yes. Only the software that needs the static IP uses it. IRCTC, banking sites and normal browsing stay on your regular internet connection, because some websites refuse business IP addresses.
Do bank kiosk or CSP points need a static IP?
We found no bank or business correspondent rule that asks kiosk operators for a static IP. If your bank or BC company has asked you for one, tell us what they asked for and we will check whether this service fits.
What if my internet provider changes?
The static IP stays the same. It is not tied to your internet provider, so you do not have to redo the whitelisting when you switch from one connection to another.
What happens during a power cut or router restart?
When your internet comes back, the same static IP comes back with it. The address does not change.
Is KYC required?
Yes. KYC is mandatory for every static IP: name, address, phone number, Aadhaar or PAN and the purpose. The IP is activated only after KYC is complete.
Where is the static IP located?
The IP address is located in Mumbai, India, and IP lookup tools show it as an Indian address in Mumbai. The service itself is available anywhere in India: your site can be in any state, on any internet connection. Setup is done remotely, and the router for the Router plan is sent to you by courier.
Need a static IP for your CSC centre?
Tell us what you need it for. We reply with the plan that fits, the KYC list and the next step.
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