What is an AAAA record?
Learn what an AAAA record is, how it maps hostnames to IPv6 addresses, and how it differs from A records.
What an AAAA record is
An AAAA record maps a hostname to an IPv6 address, similar to how an A record maps to IPv4.
You can check AAAA records using DNS Pro: https://app.dnspro.co.uk/dns-lookup
Example
example.com. 300 IN AAAA 2001:db8::1IPv4 vs IPv6
- A records → IPv4
- AAAA records → IPv6
- Modern systems often support both
Why AAAA records matter
IPv6 adoption continues to grow, and AAAA records ensure compatibility with modern networks.
Related concepts
See also: /articles/why-does-one-hostname-resolve-to-multiple-ips