How to Enable IPv6 on Droplets
Enable IPv6 on a Droplet to gain access to its 16 configurable IPv6 addresses.
IPv6 How-Tos
Generated on 18 Apr 2025
IP addresses let machines communicate across a network. DigitalOcean Droplets are assigned IPv4 addresses by default. Enabling IPv6 on a Droplet gives you access to its 16 additional IPv6 addresses.
Getting Started
How to Enable Additional IPv6 Addresses
Each Droplet is allotted 16 IPv6 addresses, one of which is configured automatically. Configure additional IPv6 addresses within this range to use different addresses for different purposes.
How to Disable IPv4 and Only Use IPv6
Disable IPv4 to rely solely on IPv6.