Yep, your example `2001:0db8:85a3::8a2e:0370:7334` is valid!
Pro tip: Leading zeros in each group can be dropped, and the longest stretch of zeros can be replaced with ::.
Real-world ipv6 address example? Try pinging `google.com`—it’ll show you one!
Also, [this tool](https://simpledns.plus/ipv6-syntax-validator) helps validate and shorten IPv6 addresses.
Pro tip: Leading zeros in each group can be dropped, and the longest stretch of zeros can be replaced with ::.
Real-world ipv6 address example? Try pinging `google.com`—it’ll show you one!
Also, [this tool](https://simpledns.plus/ipv6-syntax-validator) helps validate and shorten IPv6 addresses.
