# Requesting IPv6

## What is IPv6?

IPv6 is the newest version of the Internet Protocol that provides addresses for devices on a network. It was created to replace the older IPv4 system, which was running out of available addresses due to the massive growth of internet-connected devices. IPv6 uses a longer address format (like fd12:3456:789a:bcde:f012:3456:789a:bcde) that allows for trillions more unique addresses than IPv4.

## How to request a routed IPv6 block for a dedicated server?

### 1. Open a ticket

Start by going to our client area, and then on the left navigation bar, please select `Support` \[1] > `Open Ticket` \[2]

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### 2. Fill out the body of the ticket

Then, select the `Technical Support` department

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Afterward, please select the appropriate server in the `Realted Service` field, and fill out the `Subject`, and the `Message` part as per the table below:

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="116.109375"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Subject [1]</td><td><pre><code>IPv6 routed block request - dedicated server
</code></pre></td></tr><tr><td>Message [2]</td><td><pre><code>Hello, 

I'd like to get a routed IPv6 block added to my server:
Server ID: 47-DQ-U27-N3
Server IPv4: 123.123.123.123

Thank you! </code></pre></td></tr></tbody></table>

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Then, after we get back to you with information about your new routed IPv6 block, you'll be able to use it!&#x20;