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2001:4860:4860::8844

Google Public DNS IPv6 secondary resolver • Managed by Google LLC

Profile updated: November 2026•Verified against IANA & RIR database allocations

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Overview of 2001:4860:4860::8844

2001:4860:4860::8844 provides backup Anycast IPv6 recursive resolution alongside the primary 8888 address.

Classification & Technical Details

  • Protocol Version: IPv6
  • Address Classification: PUBLIC (Globally Routable on BGP)
  • Managing Authority / Registry: Google LLC
  • Primary ASN: AS15169
  • Authoritative Reverse DNS (PTR): dns.google

Routing and Operational Purpose

The IP 2001:4860:4860::8844 is designated for Google Public DNS IPv6 secondary resolver. In modern networking, proper identification of such infrastructure nodes is essential for diagnosing traceroute latency, verifying forward-confirmed reverse DNS (FCrDNS), and establishing trustworthy security policies.