Skip to main content

(Optional) Enable IPv6

Although the backend connection (outbound) will still rely on IPv4, the system will now also support IPv6 entrances. This means node runners can offer VPN access to users with IPv6 addresses as well

Requirements​

  • Internet connection with both a public IPv4 address and a public IPv6 address.
  • Subdomain hosting capable of handling A and AAAA records.

Configuration​

To configure your node to allow IPv6 connections, follow these steps:

Add DNS Records on your Domain​

Check and copy your public IPv6 address by typing the following command on a terminal

curl -6 https://ifconfig.co

Assuming you have your own domain manager, let's say NameCheap, you will need to add two identical DNS records for subdomains.

  • A Record to your IPv4
  • AAAA Record to your IPv6

To accomplish that, go on your Dashboard and click on your domain Manage button.

Click on Advanced DNS and under Hosts Record, click on ADD NEW RECORD.

A Record

  • Under Type select A Record
  • Under Host type your_subdomain_name
  • Under Value type your Node IP address (i.e. 123.456.789.012)

AAAA Record

Repeat the procedure for adding the second record:added node ipv6

  • Under Type select AAAA Record
  • Under Host type your_subdomain_name
  • Under Value type your Node IPv6 address (i.e. 2606:4700:4700::1111)
tip

Ensure that the Host fields for both the A Record and AAAA Record are identical.

note

If you're managing your DNS with Cloudflare, remember to either turn off the proxy feature or set it to DNS Only.

Edit Node Config File​

While setting up the node config.toml file, make sure to:

Once the node is up and running, you can try accessing it by typing on your terminal (ensure you have an IPv6 connection):

http://<your_ipv6>:<remote_port>/status
note

Your DVPN node is now ready to accept inbound IPv6 connections. Keep in mind that although many RPC (Remote Procedure Call) services and some whitelabel apps are accessible via IPv4, it might take a while for them to fully support IPv6. This involves updating their API or backend endpoints.