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[Network] Update IPv6 compatibility (#23783)
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src/content/docs/network/ipv6-compatibility.mdx

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Cloudflare enables IPv6 on all domains without requiring additional configuration or hardware (as long as your host provides IPv6 support).
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When IPv6 compatibility is turned on, Cloudflare auto generates [`AAAA` DNS records](/dns/manage-dns-records/reference/dns-record-types/#a-and-aaaa) to allow IPv6 clients to connect. On the other hand, when IPv6 compatibility is turned off, Cloudflare does not automatically generate and advertise `AAAA` DNS for the zone.
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When both IPv4 and IPv6 connections are available, Cloudflare prefers IPv4.
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## Availability
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## Enable IPv6 compatibility
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By default, IPv6 compatibility is enabled on your domain and will apply to all domains and subdomains covered by [proxied DNS records](/dns/proxy-status/).
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By default, IPv6 compatibility is turned on for your domain and will apply to all domains and subdomains covered by [proxied DNS records](/dns/proxy-status/).
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If you have signed up for Cloudflare through a [Cloudflare hosting partner](http://www.cloudflare.com/hosting-partners) or by use [partial setup](/dns/zone-setups/partial-setup/), IPv6 compatibility does not apply to your apex domain.
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## Disable IPv6 compatibility
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<Tabs syncKey="dashPlusAPI"> <TabItem label="Dashboard">
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To disable **IPv6 Compatibility** in the dashboard:
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To turn off IPv6 compatibility in the dashboard:
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1. Log in to your [Cloudflare account](https://dash.cloudflare.com) and go to a specific domain.
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2. Go to **Network**.
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3. For **IPv6 Compatibility**, switch the toggle to **Off**.
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2. Go to **Network**.
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3. Turn off **IPv6 Compatibility**.
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</TabItem> <TabItem label="API">
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To disable **IPv6 Compatibility** with the API, send a [`PATCH`](/api/resources/zones/subresources/settings/methods/edit/) request with `ipv6` as the setting name in the URI path, and the `value` parameter set to `"off"`.
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To disable IPv6 compatibility using the API, send a [`PATCH`](/api/resources/zones/subresources/settings/methods/edit/) request with `ipv6` as the setting name in the URI path, and the `value` parameter set to `"off"`.
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</TabItem> </Tabs>
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Even when IPv6 is disabled, domains can still receive IPv6 traffic via the Tor network. To completely disable all IPv6 traffic:
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Even when IPv6 is disabled, domains may still receive IPv6 traffic (for example, via the Tor network). To completely disable all IPv6 traffic:
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- Disable [**Onion Routing**](/network/onion-routing/).
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- Turn off [**Onion Routing**](/network/onion-routing/).
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- Use a [WAF custom rule](/waf/custom-rules/create-dashboard/) to block `0:0:0:0:0:0:0:0/0` using the filter `ip.src in {::/0}`.
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## Troubleshoot an IPv6 network issue
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Provide the following information to [Cloudflare Support](/support/contacting-cloudflare-support/) if you experience issues with IPv6 connectivity:
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Provide the following information to [Cloudflare Support](/support/contacting-cloudflare-support/) if you experience issues with IPv6 connectivity:
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- A [traceroute](/support/troubleshooting/general-troubleshooting/gathering-information-for-troubleshooting-sites/#perform-a-traceroute) that demonstrates the IPv6 connection issues,
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- the [Cloudflare data center serving your request](/support/troubleshooting/general-troubleshooting/gathering-information-for-troubleshooting-sites/#identify-the-cloudflare-data-center-serving-your-request) when the IPv6 issues occur, and
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- confirmation of whether [disabling IPv6 Compatibility](#disable-ipv6-compatibility) resolves the issue.
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- A [traceroute](/support/troubleshooting/general-troubleshooting/gathering-information-for-troubleshooting-sites/#perform-a-traceroute) that demonstrates the IPv6 connection issues.
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- The [Cloudflare data center serving your request](/support/troubleshooting/general-troubleshooting/gathering-information-for-troubleshooting-sites/#identify-the-cloudflare-data-center-serving-your-request) when the IPv6 issues occur.
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- Confirmation of whether [disabling IPv6 Compatibility](#disable-ipv6-compatibility) resolves the issue.

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