Playing The Elder Scrolls Online on a variable IP is not recommended. As your IP changes, which may be every few minutes or so, the game typically either times out or kicks you back to login the next time you hit a load screen, whether that be logging into a character or changing zones.

In some cases, the change in IP address is being assigned by the router itself, and a configuration change can resolve the issue. Due to variations between hardware, we are unable to provide step by step directions for setting a static IP for your PC, but in most cases it should be possible to do so through your router's options.  Please consult your router's documentation for more information.

In other cases, such as in the cases a Network Address Translation (NAT) is used, the IP will fluctuate too quickly to keep any sort of stable connection to the game. This is typically the case in large private networks, but in some cases an ISP may use it to conserve unique IP addresses. If this is the case, we advise talking to your network administrator or ISP to discuss options.

For mobile tethered and Wifi Hotspot connections, often setting a static IP is not an option, and we recommend contacting your carrier for more information on what options are available.

You may also wish to seek out help on the forums for alternative methods of obtaining a static IP address. Please note that you make use of community help or troubleshooting at your own risk.