IPv6 Validator

Validate IPv6 addresses and verify their format. Check addresses in full, compressed (::), or mixed notation. Get detailed information about the address type and scope.

Enter an IPv6 address to validate and analyze. Supports compressed (::) notation.

Example IPv6 Addresses

FAQ

What is a valid IPv6 address?

A valid IPv6 address consists of eight groups of four hexadecimal digits separated by colons. Consecutive zero groups can be compressed using :: (only once per address). Example: 2001:0db8::1.

What is the :: compression in IPv6?

The :: notation represents one or more groups of consecutive zeros. For example, 2001:0db8:0000:0000:0000:0000:0000:0001 can be written as 2001:db8::1.

Does it support IPv4-mapped IPv6 addresses?

Yes, the validator supports mixed notation like ::ffff:192.168.1.1, which represents an IPv4 address mapped to IPv6 format, commonly used in dual-stack environments.

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