> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.edbb.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Enable IPv6 on Your EDBB VPS

> Find your IPv6 range and gateway in the Network tab, then add addresses and routes to your VPS.

## IPv6 on EDBB VPS

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

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## Step 1 – Grab the Details from the Control Panel

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the Network tab">
    Sign in to the <a href="https://my.edbb.com/clientarea.php" target="_blank">EDBB Control Panel</a>, select your VPS, and open the <strong>Network</strong> tab. Copy the IPv6 assignment and gateway.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Note the DNS entries">
    The Network tab also lists recommended IPv4/IPv6 resolvers—use them if you want dual-stack name resolution.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/edbackboneco/6MSQb3s7ohtG7kzq/assets/vps-network-tab.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=6MSQb3s7ohtG7kzq&q=85&s=6554edc484cd2d004daa7348f8b90f08" alt="Network Tab" width="75" height="127" data-path="assets/vps-network-tab.png" />

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## Step 2 – Add an IPv6 Address (Linux example)

```bash theme={"system"}
# 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:

```bash theme={"system"}
ip -6 addr show dev eth0
ip -6 route show
```

Persist the settings using your distro’s network tooling (Netplan, NetworkManager, or <code>/etc/network/interfaces</code>).

<Callout type="warning">
  Always use the <strong>/48 prefix</strong> when configuring addresses so traffic can reach the gateway. Using /64 in the OS will prevent routing.
</Callout>

***

## Step 3 – Test Connectivity

```bash theme={"system"}
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.

***

## 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 <a href="/vps-management/basic-ipv6-troubleshooting">IPv6 troubleshooting guide</a>.