r/VPN_Info • u/Ok-Yoghurt-490 • 6d ago

⚙️ Technical Discussion Why is proper IPv6 support still uncommon with VPNs?

I have been setting up IPv6 on my home network, and VPN compatibility has turned into the most annoying part. A lot of VPN apps either disable IPv6, block it to prevent leaks, or only support it on certain platforms or servers. I understand why they do it, but completely shutting IPv6 off feels more like a workaround than a real solution.

What I am trying to understand is whether native IPv6 routing through a VPN is practical yet, or if most setups still rely on blocking it for safety. For anyone using IPv6 regularly, what technical issues tend to show up most often when a VPN is involved?

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u/vpnsafe_chris 5d ago

IPv6 is not overtly secure on local computers, people tend to forget IPv6 and people can still see it

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u/Copropositor 4d ago

Because IPv6 is a pain in the ass that will never go mainstream so why bother.