6Project IPv6 Network

6Project IPv6 Tunnel Broker

Community IPv6 tunnels, BGP connectivity, global PoPs, and open networking from the 6Project AS208753 nonprofit network for developers, labs, and operators

Community IPv6 Access

Community IPv6 Access priorities

Request IPv6 tunnels, explore global PoPs, and connect to the AS208753 community network.

BGP And Tunnel Services

BGP And Tunnel Services priorities

6Project supports practical IPv6 connectivity through tunnel broker services and BGP-ready locations.

IPv6 Tunnel Broker Overview

Network context and request workflow

6Project is a community-operated IPv6 tunnel broker built for people who need reachable IPv6 connectivity when their local provider does not offer native IPv6. The network focuses on practical access for developers, students, laboratories, operators, and enthusiasts who want to test services, publish IPv6 applications, or learn modern Internet routing without waiting for an ISP upgrade.

The service combines tunnel broker access with BGP-oriented network operations. Users can request tunnels from available PoPs, choose a nearby location, and use the connection for stable experiments, personal infrastructure, or small network deployments. The project is intentionally best effort, but the goal is to keep the routing transparent, documented, and useful for real operational learning.

Global PoPs make latency and reachability easier to understand. 6Project publishes network locations, service status, policies, and diagnostics so users can select an appropriate region before opening a request. The network map, status page, and Global Ping tool help compare paths, troubleshoot reachability, and verify whether a hostname, IPv4 address, or IPv6 address responds from different parts of the world.

For BGP users, AS208753 provides a compact environment for learning announcements, routing security, filtering, and operational discipline. The project references public routing resources such as PeeringDB, RIPEstat, and bgp.tools because these databases help operators understand upstreams, prefixes, sessions, and the broader Internet context around the autonomous system.

The request process is designed to be direct. A user chooses a tunnel type, selects the preferred PoP, provides the technical information needed for provisioning, and accepts the service policies. Available methods can include OpenVPN, WireGuard, SIT, GRE, IPIP, or BGP depending on the selected location, the user environment, and current network capacity.

6Project also serves an educational purpose. The documentation and public tools encourage users to understand IPv6 addressing, routing behavior, maintenance notices, and acceptable use. A healthy community network depends on accurate contact details, respectful traffic, transparent incident handling, and users who treat shared infrastructure responsibly.

6Project keeps IPv6 access approachable while encouraging responsible network operations.

  1. Explore IPv6 basics, global PoPs, policies, and current service health.
  2. Choose a tunnel method and a suitable location for latency and routing quality.
  3. Submit accurate technical details so the tunnel can be reviewed and provisioned.

IPv6 connectivity should be practical, observable, and useful for real learning. 6Project network operations

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