IPv6-only connection test

What is my IPv6 address?

Test the IPv6 path independently and see the public IPv6 address this browser can use on your current network.

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Your public IPv6 address

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Protocol
IPv6
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Testing this network family

A missing result can mean this network family is unavailable, translated by your provider, or blocked by a VPN, firewall or content filter.

The short answer

A successful result means your browser reached an IPv6-only endpoint and shows the public IPv6 address used for that connection. A missing result does not necessarily mean your internet is broken; IPv4 can continue working separately.

How IPv6 differs from IPv4

IPv6 uses 128-bit addresses, providing vastly more address space than 32-bit IPv4. Its text form uses hexadecimal groups separated by colons, and consecutive groups of zero can be shortened with a double colon.

Many networks operate IPv4 and IPv6 together in dual-stack mode. Your browser chooses a working route for each destination, which is why testing the two families independently gives a clearer result than displaying only the address used to load one page.

Why an IPv6 address can change

Operating systems commonly use temporary IPv6 privacy addresses for outbound connections so one stable interface identifier is not exposed indefinitely. Your provider can also change the delegated network prefix, and a VPN may replace or disable the normal IPv6 route.

A changing address is therefore not automatically a security problem. Firewall policy, software updates and how services are exposed remain more important than whether the hexadecimal address itself stays constant.

Why IPv6 may be unavailable

Your provider, router, mobile access point or VPN may not offer IPv6. It may also be disabled locally or blocked by a family-specific firewall, DNS filter or content blocker. If IPv4 works, ordinary browsing can continue while the IPv6-only check fails.

Useful details

Frequently asked questions

Does IPv6 reveal my exact home address?

No. It can identify a provider prefix and approximate network location, but it does not directly encode your street address or GPS coordinates.

Why do I have both IPv4 and IPv6?

Dual-stack networks support both protocols so modern IPv6 services and older IPv4-only services can be reached during the transition.

Can a VPN leak IPv6?

A poorly configured VPN can route IPv6 outside its tunnel. Compare this result before and after connecting and review the VPN provider’s IPv6 support.