216.73.217.85

What is an IPv6 address?

An IPv6 address is the newest type of internet address. It uses 128 bits — written as eight groups of four hexadecimal digits separated by colons, like 2001:db8:85a3::8a2e:370:7334. This huge address space exists because the older IPv4 system is running out of available addresses.

IPv4 vs. IPv6 at a glance

• Length: IPv4 is 32-bit (~4.3 billion addresses); IPv6 is 128-bit (effectively unlimited).
• Format: IPv4 looks like 192.0.2.1; IPv6 looks like 2001:db8::1.
• NAT: IPv4 usually relies on NAT to share one address; IPv6 can give every device its own public address.
• Adoption: Roughly 40–50% of global traffic to major services now runs over IPv6.

Why don't I have an IPv6 address?

If only an IPv4 address appears above, your ISP, router, or mobile carrier hasn't enabled IPv6 for you. You can typically check or enable it in your router's WAN settings, or ask your ISP whether IPv6 is offered on your plan. Once enabled, reload this page to see your IPv6 address.

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