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What is the DNS for Google IPv6?

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The DNS for Google IPv6 are 2001:4860:4860::8888 and 2001:4860:4860::8844.

Google provides these public DNS addresses for IPv6 connectivity. These addresses can be configured on your devices to utilize Google's DNS servers for resolving domain names to IP addresses when you are using an IPv6 connection.

Google Public DNS IPv6 Addresses

Below are the primary IPv6 DNS addresses provided by Google:

  • Primary DNS (IPv6): 2001:4860:4860::8888
  • Secondary DNS (IPv6): 2001:4860:4860::8844

How to Use Google IPv6 DNS

You can set these IPv6 addresses in the network settings of your operating system or router.

  • Operating System: Look for network settings, often within Control Panel or System Preferences.
  • Router: Access the router’s administrative interface via a web browser and find settings related to DNS, typically in the WAN or DHCP configuration.

Example Configuration (Windows)

  1. Go to Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.
  2. Click on Change adapter settings.
  3. Right-click on your active network adapter and select Properties.
  4. Select Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) and click Properties.
  5. Select "Use the following DNS server addresses."
  6. Enter 2001:4860:4860::8888 for Preferred DNS server.
  7. Enter 2001:4860:4860::8844 for Alternate DNS server.
  8. Click OK and then Close.

Example Configuration (MacOS)

  1. Open System Preferences from the Apple menu.
  2. Click on Network.
  3. Select the network adapter you're using.
  4. Click Advanced.
  5. Click on the DNS tab.
  6. Click the "+" button under the "IPv6 DNS Servers" to add 2001:4860:4860::8888.
  7. Click the "+" button again to add 2001:4860:4860::8844.
  8. Click OK and then Apply.

Google Public DNS64

For IPv6-only networks, Google also provides a DNS64 service. However, this is not explicitly a direct answer to the original question which was solely about Google's IPv6 DNS addresses. If you were on an IPv6 only network, then DNS64 would be necessary.

Summary of Google Public DNS Addresses

Type Primary DNS Secondary DNS
IPv4 8.8.8.8 8.8.4.4
IPv6 2001:4860:4860::8888 2001:4860:4860::8844

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