IPv6 Global Unicast Address (2000::/3) Regex for JavaScript

What this pattern does

This page provides a well-structured, multi-part regular expression for matching ipv6 global unicast address (2000::/3), ported and verified for JavaScript. A rigorously tested regex reduces debugging time and protects your application from edge-case failures. The snippet below is ready to drop into your JavaScript project — whether you're validating in an Express middleware, a Next.js API route, or a client-side form.

Javascript Implementation

// IPv6 Global Unicast Address (2000::/3)
// ReDoS-safe | RegexVault — Web & Network > IPv6

const ipv6GlobalUnicastAddress20003Regex = /^[23][0-9a-fA-F]{3}(?::[0-9a-fA-F]{1,4}){7}$/i;

function validateIpv6GlobalUnicastAddress20003(input: string): boolean {
  return ipv6GlobalUnicastAddress20003Regex.test(input);
}

// Example
console.log(validateIpv6GlobalUnicastAddress20003("2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334")); // true

Test Cases

When to use this pattern

This pattern is drawn from the Web & Network > IPv6 category and carries a ReDoS-safe certification. That matters for JavaScript developers because especially critical in long-running Node.js event loops where a ReDoS vulnerability can block the entire process. RegexVault audits patterns against known backtracking attack vectors, ensuring you have the necessary context before using this regex in a high-stakes production environment.

Common Pitfalls

Technical Notes

Global unicast addresses are publicly routable. The 2000::/3 block is the current IANA global unicast allocation (covers 2000:: to 3fff::). Only matches fully expanded form — use net-ipv6-02 for compressed forms.