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What is my IPv6 address?

Internet Protocol version 6 is the newer internet addressing standard. This page probes your public IPv6 address via an IPv6-only hostname so dual-stack networks can reveal IPv6 even when the main page load used IPv4.

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IPv6 status

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Why a dedicated IPv6 page

Even on dual-stack networks, a single page load might use IPv4. This tool probes ipv6.getwhatismy.com so you can see whether a working IPv6 path exists and what address it presents.

Unavailable usually means no route to that IPv6-only host right now—not that the rest of the internet is broken for you.

Reading IPv6 results

IPv6 addresses are longer and often temporary (privacy extensions). Reloading can show a different address in the same prefix. For the broader comparison with IPv4, open the IPv4 tool and the IPv4 vs IPv6 guide.

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Compare with IPv4 and read IPv4 vs IPv6. Dual-stack overview on the [home IP check](/).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is IPv6?

IPv6 is the newer Internet Protocol with a much larger address space than IPv4. Many networks still use IPv4; this page shows your IPv6 address when the IPv6-only probe succeeds.

Why don’t I see an IPv6 address?

Many networks still reach websites over IPv4 only. If your ISP or device has no working IPv6 path to ipv6.getwhatismy.com, we will say Unavailable clearly.

How do I enable or disable IPv6?

  • Windows:Settings → Network & internet → your adapter → Edit IP assignment, or uncheck IPv6 in adapter properties.
  • macOS:System Settings → Network → Details → TCP/IP.
  • Linux:adjust inet6 or kernel ipv6 settings.
  • Router:toggle IPv6 in WAN/LAN settings.
  • Reload this page after changing.

Is IPv6 safer than IPv4?

IPv6 itself is not a privacy tool. Security depends on your network setup, firewall, and whether you use a VPN—not the address family alone.

Do I need IPv6?

Most sites still work over IPv4. IPv6 helps when your network or ISP prefers it, and it is useful for newer addressing, but it is not required for everyday browsing.