How to disable IPv6 on macOS - step-by-step guide

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This guide will show you how to disable IPv6 address support on your macOS device.

Step-by-step guide to disable IPv6 on macOS

  1. Click the Apple logo and then System Preferences...

  2. On the preferences window, click Network.

macOS System Preferences showing the Network icon to access network settings

  1. Select the first network connection you see listed on the left-hand side (usually Ethernet or Wi-Fi), then click the Advanced button.

macOS Network preferences panel with network connections list and Advanced button to access IPv6 settings

  1. Go to the TCP/IP tab at the top. Besides Configure IPv6, set it to Off. If you do not have this option, select Link-local Only.

Network Advanced settings showing TCP/IP tab with Configure IPv6 dropdown for disabling IPv6

  1. Click OK to apply changes. If you connect to a different network type (Wi-Fi, for example), repeat this process with the new network.

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