Tutorial · macOS Ventura & later

Disable IPv6 on Mac

To prevent IPv6 leaks while using the VPN, turn IPv6 off on your Mac. Pick one of two methods: Network settings, or Terminal.

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Method 1

From Network settings

Open System Settings → Network. Select your active interface (Wi-Fi or Ethernet), click Details, then the TCP/IP tab, and switch Configure IPv6 to Off.

IPv6 turned off in System Settings → Network → TCP/IP on macOS — System Settings → Network → Details → TCP/IP: IPv6 set to **Off**.

Method 2

From Terminal

Open Terminal (Applications → Utilities → Terminal), paste the following command and press Enter:

networksetup -setv6off "Wi-Fi" && networksetup -setv6off Ethernet

Disable IPv6 on Mac from Terminal — Disable IPv6 from Terminal.

What's next?

Install the VPN

Install monVPN on Mac

The VPN client for macOS — Intel and Apple Silicon.

Check your IP

Confirm no IPv6 leaks remain.

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