> Source: [sk160072](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk160072)

# sk160072 - Support for sites with dynamic IP address

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Solution ID | sk160072 |
| Date Created | 2019-08-08 |
| Last Modified | 2021-02-22 |
| Technical Level | General |

## Solution

**Background:**

* User wants to secure his branch office by using Check Point's Harmony Connect.
* Creating a Site currently requires one or more external IP addresses. Each of these IP's must be static and accessible from the Internet.  

  ![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc//SolutionsStatics/sk160072/sites1908270903.png)
* A common use case is a branch office with a dynamic IP.

**Solution:**

Make sure the **Tunnel Type** is set to **IPsec**. In this case, dynamic IP addresses are supported.

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