How to Add an AAAA Record ?

An AAAA Record connects your domain or subdomain to an IPv6 server IP address. It works like an A Record, but instead of IPv4, it uses IPv6 addresses.

If your hosting server supports IPv6, adding an AAAA record allows visitors on IPv6 networks to reach your website directly.

What an AAAA Record Is Used For

Use an AAAA record when you want to:

Point your domain to an IPv6-enabled server
Connect a subdomain to an IPv6 address
Improve modern network compatibility
Use dual-stack hosting (IPv4 + IPv6)

Before You Start

Make sure you have:

Your domain name
The correct IPv6 server address
Access to your DNS management panel

Example IPv6 format:

2001:db8::10

2400:cb00:2048:1::c629:d7a2

How to Add an AAAA Record at Govaio

Log in to your Govaio client area
Go to Domains
Select the domain you want to manage
Open DNS Management or Manage DNS Zone
Click Add Record
Choose AAAA Record
Enter the record details

For Root Domain

Field	Value
Type	AAAA
Name / Host	@
Points To	Your IPv6 address
TTL	Default / 3600

For Subdomain

Field	Value
Type	AAAA
Name / Host	blog
Points To	Your IPv6 address
TTL	Default / 3600

Click Save Changes

Example AAAA Records

Domain	Type	Host	Value
yourdomain.com	AAAA	@	`2001:db8::10`
blog.yourdomain.com	AAAA	blog	`2001:db8::10`

Important Notes

AAAA records are for IPv6 only
For IPv4 addresses, use an A Record instead
You can use both A and AAAA records together for dual connectivity
Incorrect IPv6 addresses can prevent website access for some users

How Long Does It Take?

DNS changes usually begin updating quickly, but full propagation may take:

A few minutes to begin
Up to 24 hours globally
Sometimes faster depending on TTL

Common Problems

Website Not Loading

Possible reasons:

Wrong IPv6 address entered
Server not configured for IPv6
Firewall blocking IPv6 traffic
DNS propagation still in progress

Subdomain Not Working

Possible reasons:

Wrong host name
Missing server configuration
Cached DNS results

Best Practice

If your server supports both IPv4 and IPv6, add:

A Record for IPv4
AAAA Record for IPv6

This gives better compatibility for all visitors.

Need Help?

If you are unsure which IPv6 address to use, contact support@govaio.com with:

Your domain name
Hosting provider name
IPv6 server address

Govaio Support will help you configure the record correctly.