AWS Lightsail: creating and deleting a static IP
Walk through static IP management in the Lightsail console: open Networking, create a static IP, give it a name, check that it is not attached to an instance, then delete it cleanly so it stops costing money.
This interactive AWS Lightsail demo walks you through creating a Static IP step by step.
What this walkthrough covers
- Opening the Networking page in the Lightsail console
- Choosing Create static IP
- Naming the static IP webserver1-ip
- Creating it in Virginia (us-east-1), where no instance is available, so it stays unattached
- Reviewing the new address and its Not attached status
- Opening the Delete tab and deleting the static IP
- Confirming the deletion
- Checking the Networking page to confirm the address is gone
How to use it
Use this walkthrough to teach static IP management without giving every learner console access. The default public IP of a Lightsail instance changes whenever the instance stops and starts, so attaching a static IP is one of the first things a real deployment needs, and one of the easiest to demonstrate.
The deletion half matters just as much as the creation half. The console itself warns that an unattached static IP is charged until it is attached to an instance, so this walkthrough deliberately ends by deleting it: the exact cleanup habit that keeps a real account from quietly costing money.
Embed the walkthrough beside your Lightsail lesson so students can practice the create and delete cycle before touching a billed account.
How it was built
The workflow was recorded in Chrome with Demo Maker Pro while clicking through the real interface at a 1536 x 864 window. Each captured step keeps the page's HTML, CSS and text instead of flattening the screen into an image, so it stays sharp at any size.
The tooltips, the opening card and the finish screen were added afterwards in the desktop editor, then the walkthrough was published to Demo Maker Pro hosting. The same project can be exported as a single HTML file instead.
Build your own interactive HTML demo
If the system runs in Chrome, record the workflow you already know and turn it into a guided interactive demo. Create it locally, export the HTML yourself, or publish it for a shareable link.
Frequently asked questions
Does this walkthrough work offline?
The copy on this page is published to Demo Maker Pro hosting, so it needs a network connection. Any walkthrough made with Demo Maker Pro can also be exported as a single self-contained HTML file, which opens locally without an internet connection, from a laptop or a USB drive. A copy hosted on an intranet or LMS needs access to that host.
Do viewers need an AWS account or a login?
No. The walkthrough is a captured copy of the real console, so anyone can click through it without an account, permissions, or a sandbox.
Can I make a walkthrough like this for my own system?
Yes. If the system runs in Chrome or Edge, Demo Maker Pro records it as you click and turns the flow into an interactive HTML demo you own.
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