While IPv6 is the successor to IPv4, turning it off has many benefits, especially for VPN users. The main benefit for VPN users is that it will not be possible to get any IPv6 leaks when connected to the Surfshark VPN servers. Moreover, it brings many stability improvements when connected. This article will teach you how to turn off IPv6 address support on your Windows device manually.
NOTE: If you have a Windows 7 operating system, you can check out our article on disabling IPv6 on Windows 7.
Windows 10:
- Right-click the network icon in the notification tray and select Open Network & Internet settings.
- Open Network and Sharing Center.
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Click on Change adapter settings.
- A window with all network adapters will open. Right-click on the active network adapter and choose the Properties tab. The green connection bar next to it indicates the active adapter.
NOTE: The Wi-Fi adapter must be active if you connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi.
If you connect to the Internet via an Ethernet cable, Ethernet is your active adapter. - Untick the Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) box and press OK.
- Repeat the process with the Surfshark Data Offload adapter as well.
Windows 11:
- At the bottom of your screen, find and press the magnifying glass icon.
- A window with a search bar will appear. Type in "Network Connection" and open the matching result.
- Find your network adapter, and right-click on it. Then, press on Properties.
- Find and uncheck Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) on the list. After that, click OK and Close.
- Repeat the process with the Surfshark Data Offload adapter as well.
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