Cloudflare's IPv6 Compatibility ensures your website is accessible to visitors using both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. If your hosting supports IPv6 or if you encounter issues with IPv6 traffic, you can enable or disable this feature via cPanel. Here’s how:
Step 1: Log in to cPanel
- Open your browser and go to your cPanel login page (e.g.,
https://yourdomain.com:2083). - Enter your username and password, then click Log in.
Step 2: Access the Cloudflare Tool
- In the Domains section of the cPanel dashboard, click on Cloudflare to open the management interface.
Step 3: Select Your Domain
- In the Cloudflare dashboard within cPanel, find the domain for which you want to manage IPv6 Compatibility.
- Click on the domain name or locate its settings.
Step 4: Enable or Disable IPv6 Compatibility
- Look for the IPv6 Compatibility setting in the Cloudflare interface.
- Depending on your cPanel version or hosting provider, this may be labeled as IPv6 Support or something similar.
- Perform one of the following actions:
- To Enable IPv6 Compatibility: Turn the toggle on or check the box to activate IPv6 support.
- To Disable IPv6 Compatibility: Turn the toggle off or uncheck the box to deactivate IPv6 support.
- Save your changes if prompted.
Step 5: Verify Changes
- After enabling or disabling IPv6 Compatibility, test your website:
- Use an IPv6 Test Tool to confirm IPv6 functionality.
- Ensure your site is accessible via both IPv4 and IPv6 (if enabled).
Tips for Managing IPv6 Compatibility
- Hosting Provider Support: Confirm that your hosting provider supports IPv6 before enabling it.
- SEO Considerations: Enabling IPv6 can improve SEO by making your site more accessible to users on IPv6 networks.
- Debugging Issues: If you encounter traffic issues or errors after enabling IPv6, consider disabling it temporarily while troubleshooting.
By enabling or disabling IPv6 Compatibility in cPanel’s Cloudflare tool, you can ensure your website is accessible to a broader audience while maintaining control over network configurations.
