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IPv4

IPv4 is the older and still widely used IP address format, such as `192.0.2.1`.

Last updated July 24, 2026

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Term
IPv4
Plain-English definition
IPv4 is the older and still widely used IP address format, such as `192.0.2.1`.
Technical definition
IPv4 is the older and still widely used IP address format, such as `192.0.2.1`.
Commonly confused with
Related domain, DNS, registrar, API, or agent-infrastructure terms.
Related terms
A Record, IP Address, IPv6

Definition

IPv4 is the older and still widely used IP address format, such as `192.0.2.1`.

Why it matters

A records use IPv4 addresses to connect hostnames to services.

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