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IPv6 on EDBB VPS

Every VPS includes a dedicated /64 equivalent IPv6 range. Routing to the gateway requires configuring addresses with a /48 prefix inside your operating system.

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Step 1 – Grab the Details from the Control Panel

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Open the Network tab

Sign in to the EDBB Control Panel, select your VPS, and open the Network tab. Copy the IPv6 assignment and gateway.
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Note the DNS entries

The Network tab also lists recommended IPv4/IPv6 resolvers—use them if you want dual-stack name resolution.
Network Tab

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Step 2 – Add an IPv6 Address (Linux example)

# Pick an address from your /64 equivalent
sudo ip -6 addr add 2a03:f80:ed15:82ca::10/48 dev eth0

# Add the default route using the gateway from the Control Panel
sudo ip -6 route add default via 2a03:f80:ed15::1
Verify the configuration: 
ip -6 addr show dev eth0
ip -6 route show
Persist the settings using your distro’s network tooling (Netplan, NetworkManager, or /etc/network/interfaces).
Always use the /48 prefix when configuring addresses so traffic can reach the gateway. Using /64 in the OS will prevent routing.

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Step 3 – Test Connectivity

ping6 2a03:f80:ed15::1         # Ping the gateway
ping6 ipv6.google.com
If gateway pings work but external hosts fail, review firewall rules or DNS configuration.

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Best Practices

  • Document the assigned /64 range and gateway for quick reference.
  • Limit the number of active IPv6 addresses to avoid triggering flood protection.
  • Combine IPv6 with IPv4 so services stay reachable for clients without IPv6.
  • If routing issues persist, follow the IPv6 troubleshooting guide.