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AAAA record

Quick answer · What is AAAA record?

A DNS record that associates a name with an IPv6 address.

Concept reference: IETF RFC 3596: DNS extensions for IPv6
IN PRACTICE

AAAA record: an example

An IPv6-ready hostname could use the documentation address 2001:db8::20 in an AAAA record.

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The distinction that matters

An incorrect AAAA record can affect IPv6 visitors even while an A record works correctly.

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What is a practical example of AAAA record?

An IPv6-ready hostname could use the documentation address 2001:db8::20 in an AAAA record.

Can a wrong AAAA record cause problems while the A record works?

An incorrect AAAA record can affect IPv6 visitors even while an A record works correctly.

Which concepts should I read alongside AAAA record?
  • A record: A DNS record that associates a name with an IPv4 address.

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