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Amazon’s $2bn IPv4 tax — and how you can avoid paying it

What's this blog post about?

Cloudflare has introduced a feature called "IPv4-to-IPv6 NAT" that allows website owners to serve traffic over IPv6, even if their origin server only supports IPv4. This can help users save costs on purchasing additional public IPv4 addresses and ensure seamless connectivity for users without breaking the bank. Cloudflare's network is built to support both protocols (dual-stack), making it easier for website owners to transition to IPv6 while still serving some traffic over IPv4 if needed. By using this feature, websites can avoid paying Amazon extra fees for IPv4 usage. ⬆️ ```

Company
Cloudflare

Date published
Sept. 26, 2023

Author(s)
Anie Jacob

Word count
1542

Hacker News points
None found.

Language
English


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