RFC 6883 · INFORMATIONAL · 2013
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
IPv6 Guidance for Internet Content Providers and Application Service Providers
Overview
RFC 6883, “IPv6 Guidance for Internet Content Providers and Application Service Providers”, is an Informational document published in March 2013 by B. Carpenter, S. Jiang. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document provides guidance and suggestions for Internet Content Providers and Application Service Providers who wish to offer their service to both IPv6 and IPv4 customers. Many of the points will also apply to hosting providers or to any enterprise network preparing for IPv6 users.
What “Informational” means
Published for the general information of the community. It does not define an IETF standard and carries no standards-track status.
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