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An AAAA (quad A address) record maps a domain name to an IPv6 address. To define a specific name-to-address mapping, add an AAAA record to a previously defined authoritative forward-mapping zone. 

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  • Name: Enter a name for the AAAA record.
  • Select Zone: Select an associated zone from the column selector.
  • IP Address: Enter an IPv6 IP address.
  • Description: Enter a descriptive comment about the AAAA Record.
  • Create associated PTR record: Select the check box to create an associated PTR record. 
    • Create AAAA record only if PTR record is successfully created: Select this check box if you want to create an AAAA record only if the PTR record is successfully created. If you select this check box, a AAAA record will not be created if the creation of a PTR record is unsuccessful. 
  • TTL: Enter a numeric value and select Hours, Minutes, or Seconds from the drop-down.
  • Disable for DNS Protocol: Click this check box to temporarily disable for DNS Protocol. For more information, see Enabling and Disabling Zones. 
  • Tags: Click Add to associate keys with values. Specify the following details:
    • KEY: Enter a meaningful name for the key, such as a location or a department. 
    • VALUE: Enter a value for the key such as San Jose (for location), or Accounts (for department).  
  • To remove a tag, select the respective check box and click Remove to delete the associated tag. For more information about tags, see Managing Tags.