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    AAAA Record Lookup

    Find the IPv6 address that any domain name resolves to.

    What is a AAAA record?

    An AAAA record (pronounced "quad-A") maps a domain to an IPv6 address — a 128-bit identifier written as eight groups of hexadecimal digits, like 2606:2800:220:1:248:1893:25c8:1946. It's the IPv6 counterpart to the classic A record.

    With IPv4 addresses exhausted, more and more infrastructure is dual-stacked (A + AAAA). Looking up a domain's AAAA record tells you whether it's IPv6-ready. For modern IPv6-ready infrastructure, Netspace India's cloud hosting plans ship with dual-stack IPv4+IPv6 out of the box.

    Common uses

    • Verify your domain's IPv6 configuration
    • Debug IPv6-only networks (common in corporate / mobile carriers)
    • Confirm an IPv6 address change has published
    • Audit whether a site is IPv6-ready

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is an AAAA record?
    An AAAA record (quad-A record) maps a domain name to an IPv6 address. It's the IPv6 equivalent of the classic A record which maps to an IPv4 address.
    Do I need an AAAA record if I already have an A record?
    Not strictly required — IPv4 (A) still works for most of the internet. But adding AAAA future-proofs your site for IPv6-only clients (common on mobile networks) and is recommended best practice.
    Why is my AAAA lookup empty but A works?
    The domain hasn't configured any IPv6 address — only IPv4. This is still very common for small/medium hosting providers.
    How do I add an AAAA record?
    Log in to your DNS provider (Cloudflare, Netspace India DNS, your registrar), create a new record of type AAAA, and paste the IPv6 address of your server. If your current hosting doesn't offer IPv6, consider switching to Netspace India cloud hosting which includes dual-stack IPv4+IPv6 by default.
    Is IPv6 lookup slower than IPv4?
    No — AAAA lookups and A lookups use the same DNS protocol and are typically the same speed. The connection speed over IPv6 vs IPv4 depends on your ISP and the destination server's network.
    Can one domain have both A and AAAA records?
    Yes — this is called a dual-stack configuration and is the recommended approach. The client (browser) picks whichever it prefers, usually IPv6 if available.
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