[GH-ISSUE #5214] Unable to connect to pkgs.netbird.io IPV6 in Singapore #10953

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opened 2026-08-05 01:27:50 -04:00 by saavagebueno · 0 comments
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Originally created by @Isaacntk on GitHub (Jan 29, 2026).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/netbirdio/netbird/issues/5214

Describe the problem

Specifically when connecting from Malaysia, the AAAA DNS entry seems to point to an address that does not respond.

To Reproduce

Steps to reproduce the behavior:

  1. curl -fsSL https://pkgs.netbird.io/install.sh | sh from Malaysia

Expected behavior
Client should install, but the curl request times out.
In Malaysia, nslookup pkgs.netbird.io returns this IPV6 address: 2a04:3543:1000:2310:2465:1fff:fe8a:59d0
I have attempted to ping this address from other regions e.g. as well and it never responded.
Doing a DNS lookup in a different region returns 2a04:3542:1000:910:2465:1fff:fe8a:1d97 which does respond.
Adding a /etc/hosts/ entry for pkgs.netbird.io to override the IPV6 address to this one allows the script to continue

For some reason 2a04:3543:1000:2310:2465:1fff:fe8a:59d0 i.e. your Singapore IPV6 is not responding to requests

Are you using NetBird Cloud?
Yes

NetBird version
N/A, occurs while trying to install netbird

Is any other VPN software installed?
No

Debug output
N/A

Create and upload a debug bundle, and share the returned file key:
N/A

Alternatively, create the file only and attach it here manually:
N/A

If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem.
N/A

Additional context

Have you tried these troubleshooting steps?

  • Reviewed client troubleshooting (if applicable)
  • Checked for newer NetBird versions
  • Searched for similar issues on GitHub (including closed ones)
  • Restarted the NetBird client
  • Disabled other VPN software
  • Checked firewall settings
Originally created by @Isaacntk on GitHub (Jan 29, 2026). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/netbirdio/netbird/issues/5214 **Describe the problem** Specifically when connecting from Malaysia, the AAAA DNS entry seems to point to an address that does not respond. **To Reproduce** Steps to reproduce the behavior: 1. `curl -fsSL https://pkgs.netbird.io/install.sh | sh` from Malaysia **Expected behavior** Client should install, but the curl request times out. In Malaysia, `nslookup pkgs.netbird.io` returns this IPV6 address: `2a04:3543:1000:2310:2465:1fff:fe8a:59d0` I have attempted to ping this address from other regions e.g. as well and it never responded. Doing a DNS lookup in a different region returns `2a04:3542:1000:910:2465:1fff:fe8a:1d97` which does respond. Adding a /etc/hosts/ entry for pkgs.netbird.io to override the IPV6 address to this one allows the script to continue For some reason `2a04:3543:1000:2310:2465:1fff:fe8a:59d0` i.e. your Singapore IPV6 is not responding to requests **Are you using NetBird Cloud?** Yes **NetBird version** N/A, occurs while trying to install netbird **Is any other VPN software installed?** No **Debug output** N/A Create and upload a debug bundle, and share the returned file key: N/A Alternatively, create the file only and attach it here manually: N/A If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem. N/A **Additional context** **Have you tried these troubleshooting steps?** - [x] Reviewed [client troubleshooting](https://docs.netbird.io/how-to/troubleshooting-client) (if applicable) - [x] Checked for newer NetBird versions - [x] Searched for similar issues on GitHub (including closed ones) - [x] Restarted the NetBird client - [x] Disabled other VPN software - [x] Checked firewall settings
saavagebueno added the triage-needed label 2026-08-05 01:27:50 -04:00
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Reference: DYNR/netbird#10953