IPv4 and IPv6 — are two versions of the Internet Protocol (IP) used to transmit data over a network. Simply put, these are two different IP address formats that devices use to find each other on the internet.
IPv4 looks familiar: 192.168.1.1.
IPv6 is significantly longer and contains not only numbers but also letters: 2001:0db8:85a3::8a2e:0370:7334.
How IPv6 Differs from IPv4
The main difference — is the number of available IP addresses.
IPv4 has around 4.3 billion addresses, and this has long been insufficient due to the growing number of devices. IPv6 was created specifically to solve this problem, so the number of possible addresses it provides is practically unlimited.
IPv4 or IPv6
For most tasks in traffic arbitrage, IPv4 proxies are used. They are supported by almost all websites, advertising platforms and services, so they remain the main choice for working with advertising accounts and accounts.
IPv6 proxies usually cost less because there are significantly more such addresses. However, not all websites and online services support IPv6. In addition, due to the widespread use of IPv6 in automation, some platforms treat such traffic more cautiously and may require additional checks. Therefore, before purchasing IPv6 proxies, it is important to make sure they are suitable for your tasks.
Important to Know
IPv6 — is not an «improved IPv4» but a different IP address format. It cannot be said that one is always better than the other. When choosing, it is important to consider whether the required website, service or advertising platform supports IPv6. If such support is not available, IPv6 proxies cannot be used.
