How to Disable IPv6 on macOS

This guide shows you how to disable IPv6 on your Mac through your network settings. What you can do exactly depends on the macOS version you’re using.

On most macOS versions, particularly newer versions, the closest available setting for disabling IPv6 is the Link-Local Only option. This setting keeps IPv6 enabled for communication within the local network while preventing the Mac from using IPv6 for internet connectivity. 

Only some older versions of macOS and OS X included a dedicated Off option in the Network settings.

Tip: If you need to turn IPv6 off completely on a newer macOS version, you can use Terminal instead. See our guide on how to disable IPv6 on macOS from the Terminal.

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Set IPv6 to Link-Local Only

Disable IPv6 (on Older macOS Versions)

Set IPv6 to Link-Local Only

1. Select the Apple menu in the top-left corner, then select System Settings.

   

2. Select Network, then select your connected network (for example, Wi-Fi).

   

3. Select Details.

   

4. Open the TCP/IP tab. Next to Configure IPv6, select Link-local Only, then select OK.

   

5. Restart your Mac for the change to take effect.

Disable IPv6 (On Older macOS Versions)

1. Select the Apple menu in the top-left corner, then select System Preferences.
2. Select Network, then select your connected network (for example, Wi-Fi) from the left panel.
3. Select Advanced.
4. Open the TCP/IP tab. Next to Configure IPv6, select Off.
5. Select OK, then select Apply.
6. Restart your Mac for the change to take effect.

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