How to disable IPv6 on Windows 8/10?

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This guide will show you how to disable IPv6 address support on your Windows 8/10 device. If you have a Windows 7 operating system, check out this article instead.

  1. Click the Windows logo button on the bottom-right corner of your screen.

Windows Start menu showing Firefox and Google Chrome browser shortcuts with search icon

  1. Click on the Settings cogwheel in the start bar menu that pops up.

Windows Start menu showing settings gear icon with Firefox and Chrome browsers listed

  1. In the Windows Settings window, click on Network & Internet.

Windows Settings menu with Network and Internet option highlighted in red

  1. On the left panel, choose Wi-Fi if you are using wireless internet or Ethernet if you are using a wired internet connection.

Windows network settings showing Wi-Fi and Ethernet options with internet connection status

  1. Scroll down to the bottom and click Change adapter options.

Windows Wi-Fi settings showing Change adapter options highlighted under related settings menu

  1. Now you will see all TAP adapters on your PC. Right-click on the active TAP adapter, then click Properties.

Windows network connections showing NordVPN IKEv2 right-click menu with properties option

  1. Untick the Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) box and press OK.

Windows NordVPN IKEv2 connection properties showing TCP/IPv6 protocol selected with networking settings

  1. Repeat the process with other TAP adapters and reboot your computer.

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