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The LIR Portal

The LIR Portal is an important tool for RIPE NCC members. It helps you manage Internet number resources, update registration data, and access RIPE NCC services.

What You Can Do in the LIR Portal

  • Update your LIR’s contact and address information
  • View billing and payment details
  • Check your IP addresses and AS Numbers
  • Track open tickets
  • Sign up for the RIPE NCC General Meeting
  • Request IPv4, IPv6, and AS Numbers
  • Update certain details in allocation records
  • Register and manage assignments in the RIPE Database

Getting Started with the LIR Portal

Logging In

To log in, use your RIPE NCC Access account. If you don’t have an account, create one using the email address linked to your LIR. Visit RIPE NCC Access to get started.

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

For security, 2FA is required for all RIPE NCC Access accounts.

How to Set Up 2FA:

  • Try to log in to your account and check your inbox for an email from the RIPE NCC.
  • Follow the instructions in the email to download and set up an authenticator app (e.g., FreeOTP, Microsoft Authenticator, or Google Authenticator) or your passkey.
  • Use the app to scan the QR code or enter the secret key provided.
  • Save your recovery codes in case you lose access to your device.
  • Confirm the setup, and you’re ready to go!

With 2FA, you’ll need your password and a code from your authenticator app to log in to the LIR Portal with your RIPE NCC Access Account.

Your LIR Portal Account

Once logged in, you’ll see a menu on the left-hand side. This includes:

  • My LIR: Manage your account, billing, users, and more.
  • Requests: Make requests for resources or updates.
  • Resources: View and manage your IP and AS resources.
  • RIPE Database: Update and manage your database records.
  • RPKI: Set up and manage resource certification.

Account User Roles

Different users in your organisation may have different roles in the LIR Portal:

  • Administrators: Full access to all areas.
  • Regular Users: Access to account details, view tickets, General Meeting registration, and training.
  • Billing Users: Access to billing and payment information only.

Administrators can add or edit user accounts. Keeping your user list up to date helps prevent unauthorised access to your data.

Key Features of the LIR Portal

My LIR

The My LIR section provides:

  • Your LIR’s legal and postal address
  • Contact details (phone, email, abuse contact)
  • The default maintainer that is associated with your objects in the RIPE Database
  • Membership account details (RegID, OrgID)
  • Subscribe to Member Discuss mailing list
  • Options to terminate your membership

Billing

Under Billing, you can:

  • View and download invoices
  • Update billing information (e.g., VAT number, contact details)
  • View your charged resources and debtor number

Users

The Users section lists all accounts linked to your LIR.

  • Administrators can add or remove users and check if they have 2FA enabled.
  • It’s important to keep this list current to avoid unauthorised access.

General Meeting

  • Register for the RIPE NCC General Meeting and view related materials.

Training

  • View and register for upcoming training courses for RIPE NCC members.

API Keys

Administrators can:

  • View active API keys
  • Create new keys
  • Revoke keys no longer in use

Keeping Contact Details Up-to-Date

The RIPE NCC uses the contact details in the LIR Portal to send important announcements to members. Avoid using auto-responder ticketing system emails, as this can cause bounced emails and disrupt communication.

Keeping your contact details and user accounts updated ensures your LIR’s information remains secure and accessible.

Requests and Resources in the LIR Portal

The Requests section in the LIR Portal helps you manage your interactions with the RIPE NCC. Here, you can open and track tickets, request resources, make updates, or transfer Internet number resources.

Tickets

Open a new ticket to contact the RIPE NCC and view your tickets, including:

  • Ticket number
  • Date opened
  • Subject
  • Status and last activity

Request resources

You can request the following resources directly through the portal:

  • IPv4 allocation (if not already requested)
  • IPv4 Temporary Provider Independent (PI) Assignment
  • IPv6 Addresses
  • ASN (Autonomous System Number)
  • IPv4/IPv6 IXP (Internet Exchange Point) Assignment

Learn more about these resources: Supporting Notes for Resource Requests.

Request an Update

Update your LIR details, resources, or your customer’s name and resources.

You may need to upload supporting documents to complete an update. For more information, see: Required Documents for Registry Updates.

Request a transfer

Here you can request a transfer. Only offering parties or their sponsoring LIR can submit a transfer request.

You will need:

  • Offering party details: name, RegID, or Organisation object
  • Receiving party details: name, RegID, or Organisation object
  • Details of the resources and duration

Upload supporting documents and confirm your request.

Resources

“Resources” allows you to manage your LIR's resources including IPv4, IPv6 and ASNs.

For each resource, you can view:

  • Status of resources (example: Allocated PA)
  • Netname
  • Domain and route objects

My Resources and Sponsored Resources are available to “regular” or “admin” users representing an LIR, as well as users whose RIPE NCC Access accounts that appear on one of the maintainers of a non-LIR ORGANISATION object in the RIPE Database.

RIPE Database

The RIPE Database is a public registry maintained by the RIPE NCC. It contains detailed information about:

  • IP address space (IPv4 and IPv6)
  • Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs)
  • Organisations and people responsible for these resources

Use the RIPE Database tools to maintain accurate information about your resources and contacts. This includes updating person, role, and mntner objects as necessary:

  • Manage objects: Create, update, and delete objects in the RIPE Database, such as inetnum, inet6num, aut-num, person, and organisation objects.
  • Search and Query: Use advanced search tools to query the database for specific information about IP addresses, AS numbers, or contact details.

The RIPE Database web-based user interface is available to all users.

RPKI

Visit the RPKI dashboard to create your RPKI certificates and ROAs. This will enhance the security of your routing infrastructure. You can see an overview of BGP announcements and ROAs, manage your ROA objects and set up alerts.

  • Certificates: Create and manage your RPKI certificates to secure your IP address space and AS numbers.
  • ROAs: Generate and publish Route Origin Authorisations (ROAs) to authenticate your routing announcements.

By understanding and utilising the features of the RIPE NCC LIR Portal, you can effectively manage your Internet resources and enhance your network's security.