Legitimate & Compliant LIR
Registered RIPE NCC LIR (ORG-SNL106-RIPE). Every ASN and IPv6 allocation follows official RIPE NCC policies. No gray-market methods, no unauthorized shortcuts. You can verify our status directly on the RIPE NCC portal.
Publicly verifiable RIPE NCC LIR
Your ASN.
Your routing.
LIR sponsorship for an End User ASN plus an IPv6 PA /48 from SKNK. Clear annual pricing and a documented application process.
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Why Shikanoko
Why Choose Shikanoko?
Legitimate RIPE NCC LIR sponsorship — no gray-market shortcuts.
Self-Service Process
Order online in minutes — fill in your details, upload documents, sign electronically, pay via Stripe. We handle the RIPE NCC submission; you track every step through your personal status link.
Resources for Your BGP Deployment
We provide the ASN and IPv6 PA /48. You arrange an upstream that accepts customer BGP and the /48 announcement, then configure and operate BGP yourself. Route acceptance and global reachability depend on each upstream and network's routing policy.
Application support, end to end
Everything you need for a clear path from application to operation.
We handle application documentation, submission, and coordination, then make the post-delivery resource boundaries clear. You retain operational control of your network and routing.
Application documentation
We review your entity, network use, and interconnection plan, then prepare the justification and supporting documents required for the ASN request.
See the application flowRIPE NCC coordination
As the Sponsoring LIR, we submit the request and coordinate application-related communication with RIPE NCC during review.
Read the registration guideTransparent pricing
ASN sponsorship with one SKNK IPv6 PA /48 is publicly priced at €89 per year, with inclusions and exclusions stated before payment.
Review full pricingASN lifecycle flexibility
The ASN is an independent resource assigned to the approved End User and can change Sponsoring LIR through the RIPE process; the SKNK PA /48 does not move with it.
Understand resource lifecyclePA-prefix RPKI administration
For the SKNK IPv6 PA /48 assigned to you, we create, maintain, or withdraw the ROA for the authorised Origin ASN.
See what is includedGuides and operator tools
Use our BGP, RPKI, and RIPE Database guides plus public lookup tools to configure, verify, and troubleshoot your own network.
Open network toolsHandled by SKNK
Application, sponsorship, and PA resource administration
- Application documents and submission
- Application coordination during review
- Ongoing ASN sponsorship
- ROA administration for the SKNK PA /48
Controlled by you
Your network, upstreams, and routing operations
- Upstream and interconnection choices
- BGP configuration and routing policy
- Servers, DNS, and network security
- IRR records unless separately agreed
How It Works
How It Works
Step 1
Place Your Order
Fill in the order form with your company details and upload the required documents. Annual payment of EUR 89/year via Stripe.
Step 2
We Handle RIPE
We submit your application to RIPE NCC on your behalf. We'll keep you updated on the status every step of the way.
Step 3
Get Your ASN & IPv6
Once approved by RIPE NCC, you receive the ASN and SKNK IPv6 PA /48 details. You then arrange an upstream that accepts them and operate BGP yourself.
Comparison
Sponsorship vs Direct LIR Membership
Compare an annual sponsorship service with operating your own RIPE NCC LIR account.
| Feature | Our Sponsorship | Direct LIR |
|---|---|---|
| Annual service/account fee | €89/year | €1,800/year |
| One-time sign-up fee | — | €1,000 |
| ASN request handling | We handle it | Self-managed |
| IPv6 resource model | SKNK PA /48 | LIR allocation, subject to policy |
| Paperwork & RIPE submission | We handle it | You handle it |
| Processing time (LIR) | 5 business days | Self-managed |
| RIPE NCC bills you directly | No* | Yes |
Direct LIR figures use the RIPE NCC 2026 Charging Scheme. Sponsorship applicants are reviewed individually and must demonstrate a qualifying network need connected to the RIPE NCC service region.
Ready to Start Your Network?
Place your order online or reach out if you have any questions before getting started.
Case-by-case assessment
Additional requirements
Need assistance outside our standard ASN package? We review non-standard resource administration and network-related requirements individually.
Discuss your requirementsVerified RIPE NCC LIR (ORG-SNL106-RIPE)
All ASN and IPv6 resource allocations are subject to RIPE NCC policies and approval.
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