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AAAA ·Record

IP6 Address

value 28activeRFC 3596

Quick facts

TypeAAAA

Value28

Statusactive

MeaningIP6 Address

SpecificationRFC 3596

Purpose

What does a AAAA record do?

IP6 Address

AAAA is one of the DNS resource record (RR) types defined by RFC 3596.

Example

example.com. 3600 IN AAAA 2606:2800:220:1:248:1893:25c8:1946

Related record types

Common uses

Frequently asked questions

Point a domain at an IPv6 address, Modern host resolution

In the DNS management panel of your registrar or DNS provider (for example Cloudflare or Route53).

Sources & standards

Updated 2026-08-18

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