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Dual-stack exit test — where do IPv4 and IPv6 each go?

A device may have both IPv4 and IPv6. Proxy or VPN coverage for each protocol depends on client, system, and routing configuration, so observing the exits separately helps verify the path.

ip4.ipok.io has only an A record and ip6.ipok.io only an AAAA record. Each endpoint echoes the source address it sees for that connection. Both responses mean both protocols were reachable in this run; failure can mean absence, filtering, timeout, or temporary unreachability.

This test does not use WebRTC. IPOK does not create or persist an application-level v4/v6 pairing record; the hosting network still processes standard metadata required to serve each connection. Interpret the exits against your own expected configuration.

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FAQ

What is dual-stack?

It means a device has both IPv4 and IPv6 network exits. Most modern home broadband and mobile networks are dual-stack.

Why check each stack separately?

To confirm whether IPv4 and IPv6 use the exits expected for your authorized network setup. A difference is a diagnostic clue; IPOK cannot label one address your identity from this alone.

How should I interpret the other-stack address?

Compare it with your proxy/VPN configuration, ISP, and expected exit. If it is unexpected, inspect routing further; if it is unreachable, that still does not prove the device lacks that stack.

Should I disable IPv6?

There is no universal answer from this test alone. Configure IPv6 according to the network and device you are authorized to manage and your threat model; disabling it can reduce normal connectivity.

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