---
title: How to activate an IPv6 block for Scaleway Dedibox servers
description: This page explains avtivate an IPv6 block for Scaleway Dedibox servers
tags: dedibox failover ip flexible-ip failover-ip
dates:
  validation: 2025-10-20
  posted: 2022-03-24
---
import DediboxScalewayMigration from '@macros/bare-metal/dedibox-scaleway-migration.mdx'
import Requirements from '@macros/iam/requirements.mdx'


<DediboxScalewayMigration />

<Requirements />

- A Scaleway account logged into the [console](https://console.scaleway.com)
- [Owner](/iam/concepts/#owner) status or [IAM permissions](/iam/concepts/#permission) allowing you to perform actions in the intended Organization
- [Ordered](/dedibox-scaleway/how-to/order-dedibox/) a Dedibox server

1. Click **Dedibox** in the **Bare Metal** section of the side menu. The Dedibox overview page displays.
2. Click the **IPv6s** tab to enter the IPv6 section of the console.
3. Click **+ Activate my IPv6 block**. A pop-up displays.
4. Click **Activate my free IPv6 block** to obtain a /48 IPv6 block.

    Your IPv6 block will be activated and displayed on the IPv6 page.

<Message type="important">
  The DUID of your prefix (and each of its subnets) is like a private key and grants you access to your prefix. Keep it secret and do not share it.
</Message>