How to Create an APNIC Membership for IPv4 Transfers

If you're planning to buy IPv4 addresses in the Asia-Pacific region, one of the first things you'll need is an APNIC membership.

At first glance, the process looks straightforward, but many applicants underestimate the amount of documentation APNIC may request during the review stage. Most delays happen not because of technical issues, but because required documents weren't prepared in advance.

Before starting the application, it's also worth checking whether your country is handled directly by APNIC or by a National Internet Registry (NIR). Countries such as Japan, India, China, Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, and Vietnam have their own NIR systems and may follow slightly different procedures.

The application process itself can be broken down into a few main steps.

1. Create a MyAPNIC Account

The first step is creating a MyAPNIC login account and verifying your email address.

This account will be used to manage your membership, resources, transfer requests, and billing information later on.

2. Submit Your Membership Application

The membership application is where most of the work happens.

APNIC will typically ask for:

• Company registration documents
• Identification documents for contact persons
• Proof that the company operates within the APNIC region
• Authorization documents showing you're allowed to act on behalf of the company
• Information about current IPv4 usage and future requirements

The application contains several sections for contacts, organization details, billing information, and resource requests. Some fields may appear repetitive, but APNIC uses them for different purposes during the review process.

3. Select Resources Carefully

One detail that catches many applicants by surprise is the resource selection step.

During the application, APNIC asks what resources you intend to hold. The choices you make can affect membership and resource fees, so it's worth reviewing the fee schedule before submitting the application.

4. Upload Supporting Documents

Before submitting the application, you'll be asked to upload the documents prepared earlier.

In most cases, applications are reviewed within a few business days, although additional information may sometimes be requested.

5. Request IPv4 Transfer Pre-Approval

If your goal is to purchase IPv4 addresses, you'll usually want to obtain transfer pre-approval as well.

This process involves explaining why your organization requires additional IPv4 space and providing supporting documentation regarding current utilization and future growth.

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The summary above covers the general workflow, but some parts are much easier to understand with screenshots than with text alone.

I've put together a complete guide showing every step of the application process, including the forms, required documents, resource selection screens, and transfer pre-approval process.

Full guide with screenshots:

👉 https://ipv4center.com/blog/how-to-create-apnic-membership-lir-account

If you're opening your first APNIC membership for IPv4 transfers, the screenshots will help you avoid the most common mistakes and make the process significantly easier.