Why is it necessary to allocate an Elastic IP when creating a NAT Gateway?

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Shruthi J · Accepted Answer

Because the NAT gateway uses it to allow private instances to send outbound traffic to the internet & receive responses. Elastic IP ensures the NAT gateway has a static public IP address which is essential for stable external communication.

Why is it necessary to allocate an Elastic IP when creating a NAT Gateway?

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