Use our free AAAA Record Lookup tool to find the IPv6 addresses associated with a domain or hostname. Enter a domain name to check its DNS AAAA records and view the returned IPv6 addresses, hostnames, and time-to-live (TTL) values.
The lookup uses the DNS resolver configured on the NetTools Pakistan website server. You do not need to create an account or install software.
Check which IPv6 addresses are returned for a domain by this website's DNS resolver. No account is required. An AAAA record connects a hostname to an IPv6 address. An A record serves the corresponding purpose for IPv4. A website can publish one, both, or neither record type for a particular hostname. Each returned row identifies the hostname, IPv6 address, and the time to live (TTL) reported by the DNS resolver. TTL is a cache lifetime indicator, not a measure of internet speed. A successful lookup does not prove that the IPv6 address is reachable or that IPv6 works on your connection. This is a lookup using the website server's configured DNS resolver, not a global DNS propagation test. Resolver caches, configuration, and DNS changes can produce different answers elsewhere. DNS lookups may be recorded by the server, its DNS resolver, or hosting provider.Find a domain's AAAA records
Hostname IPv6 address TTL (seconds) What does an AAAA record show?
How to read the results
How to Check AAAA Records
Checking a domain’s IPv6 DNS records takes a few simple steps:
- Enter your domain: Type a hostname such as
example.comorwww.example.cominto the search field. Do not includehttps://, a URL path, or a port number. - Start the lookup: Click Look up AAAA to send the DNS query.
- Review the results: If AAAA answers are returned, the tool displays the hostname, IPv6 address, and available TTL information.
- Copy the addresses: Use the Copy IPv6 addresses option if you need to save or compare the returned addresses.
Check the root domain and its www hostname separately when troubleshooting. They can have different DNS configurations.
What Is a DNS AAAA Record?
An AAAA record is a Domain Name System (DNS) record that maps a hostname to a 128-bit Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) address.
DNS allows applications to find the network addresses associated with readable names such as example.com. While an A record contains an IPv4 address, an AAAA record contains an IPv6 address.
A hostname can have multiple AAAA records, depending on how its hosting or network infrastructure is configured.
AAAA Record vs. A Record
| Feature | A Record | AAAA Record |
|---|---|---|
| IP version | IPv4 | IPv6 |
| Address size | 32 bits | 128 bits |
| Example address | 192.0.2.1 | 2001:db8::1 |
| Primary purpose | Maps hostname to IPv4 | Maps hostname to IPv6 |
The addresses shown above are documentation examples, not live results from an actual website.
A website can publish both record types to make appropriate IPv4 and IPv6 addresses available to clients.
Understanding Your AAAA Lookup Results
The tool provides three main pieces of information.
Hostname
This identifies the domain or hostname associated with the returned AAAA answer. It helps you confirm which name was resolved during the lookup.
IPv6 Address
The IPv6 address is the network address supplied in the DNS response. It may belong to a hosting server, content delivery network, or other network endpoint.
Finding an IPv6 address does not prove that the destination is currently reachable or accepting website traffic over IPv6.
TTL (Time to Live)
TTL is a DNS caching value expressed in seconds. It indicates how long a resolver may cache a DNS answer before requesting updated information.
For example, a TTL of 300 seconds represents five minutes. However, a caching resolver may return a reduced remaining TTL, and other caching behavior can affect when changes become visible.
TTL does not represent website speed, ping, or response time.
Why Are No AAAA Records Showing?
If the lookup returns no AAAA answers, several explanations are possible.
- IPv6 is not configured: The hostname may use IPv4 addresses without publishing an AAAA record.
- Different hostname: The root domain and
wwwsubdomain may have different DNS records. - Recent DNS changes: Cached information may not yet reflect an update.
- DNS configuration problem: The intended record may be missing or incorrectly configured at the DNS provider.
- Resolver limitations: An empty answer does not reliably distinguish every DNS failure or domain-status condition.
A missing AAAA result does not automatically mean the website is offline or that its domain does not exist.
How to Fix a Missing or Incorrect AAAA Record
If you manage the domain, follow these checks:
- Open the DNS management panel provided by your DNS hosting service.
- Confirm that the hostname you are checking has the intended AAAA record.
- Verify the IPv6 address against the correct address supplied by your hosting or network provider.
- Save any necessary corrections and allow DNS caches to refresh.
- Repeat the lookup and compare the returned address with the expected value.
Important: Do not add an arbitrary IPv6 address merely to make an AAAA record appear. Your hosting service or network endpoint must actually support the IPv6 address you publish.
For .pk, .com.pk, and other domains used by Pakistani website owners, the same fundamental AAAA record principles apply.
Does an AAAA Record Confirm IPv6 Connectivity?
No. An AAAA record confirms that an IPv6 address was returned by the DNS resolver. It does not verify that the destination server is reachable over IPv6.
An IPv6 connectivity test is a separate diagnostic process. It checks whether the client and network can successfully communicate over IPv6.
Likewise, an AAAA lookup does not measure internet download speed, upload speed, latency, or packet loss.
How Accurate Is This AAAA Lookup?
The tool performs server-side DNS queries using the resolver configured on the NetTools Pakistan hosting server. It may display short-lived cached results, with the lookup time shown in the results.
DNS answers can differ between resolvers because of caching, configuration, geographic routing, or ongoing updates. This tool therefore provides a useful DNS observation rather than a complete worldwide DNS propagation report.
Lookup requests and related metadata may be logged by the website infrastructure, hosting provider, or DNS resolver.
For website owners and network administrators, use the results alongside your DNS provider’s records and separate connectivity checks when diagnosing IPv6 problems.