# set ipv6 next-hop

#### Syntax

[ no ] set ipv6 next-hop ipv6Address [ localAddress ]

#### Release Information

Command introduced before JunosE Release 7.1.0.

#### Description

Indicates where to send packets that pass a match clause of a route map for IPv6 policy routing. The no version removes the set clause from a route map.

#### Options

- ipv6Address—IPv6 address of next hop to which you want to send packets; does not need to be an adjacent router
- localAddress—IP address of the specific interface

#### Mode

Route Map Configuration