How to disable IPv6 on macOS

In this article, you’ll learn how to manually disable IPv6 support on your macOS device.
 

Learn more about IPv6 protocol.

Disable IPv6 on macOS Sonoma and newer versions

1. Click the Apple menu  and select System Settings:
   
   
    
2. Select Network from the left sidebar. Then, choose the network connection (Wi‑Fi, Ethernet, etc.) for which you want to change the IPv6 settings:
   
   
    
3. Click Details… under the selected network:
   
   
    
4. Click the TCP/IP tab. Then, locate the Configure IPv6 option and set it to Link‑local only:
   
   
    
5. Click OK to save the changes. 
6. You may be prompted to enter your administrator (computer) credentials to confirm the update.

Disabling IPv6 on a macOS Monterey device

1. Click the Apple menu  and select System Preferences:
   
   
    
2. In the System Preferences window, click Network:
   
   
    
3. Select the network connection listed on the left (usually Wi‑Fi or Ethernet), then click the Advanced:
   
   
    
4. Go to the TCP/IP tab at the top. Besides Configure IPv6, set it to Off. 
   
   NOTE: If Off is not available, select Link‑local only instead:
   
   
    
5. Click OK to save the changes:
   
   
    
6. Click Apply to confirm the update. You may be prompted to enter your administrator (computer) credentials:
   
   
    

NOTE: If you use multiple network types (for example, switching between Wi‑Fi and Ethernet), repeat these steps for each network.