# How to disable IPv6 on iOS (cellular-only) and macOS and why it’s a big deal for privacy [](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nzx9T7GtmT4 "How to disable IPv6 on iOS (cellular only) and macOS and why it’s a big deal for privacy - YouTube") > Heads up: unfortunately this guide will not work on carriers or ISPs that have migrated their networks to IPv6-only. ## iOS guide ### Step 1 (on Mac): download and open [Apple Configurator 2](https://support.apple.com/apple-configurator) ### Step 2 (on Mac): create new profile using cmd + n ### Step 3 (on Mac): configure "General" settings  ### Step 4 (on iPhone): find APN settings Open "Settings", then "Cellular", then "Cellular Data Network".  ### Step 5 (on Mac): configure "Cellular" settings  ### Step 6 (on Mac): save provisioning profile ### Step 7 (on Mac): connect iPhone to Mac ### Step 8 (on Mac): double-click on iPhone  ### Step 9 (on Mac): click on "Profile" tab, then "Add Profiles...", select saved provisioning profile and click "Add"  ### Step 10 (on iPhone): review profile Open "Settings", then "Profile Downloaded" and tap "Install"  ## macOS guide ### Step 1: list network interfaces ```shell networksetup -listallnetworkservices ``` ### Step 2: disable IPv6 ```shell networksetup -setv6off "Wi-Fi" networksetup -setv6off "Thunderbolt Ethernet" ``` --- ## Want things back the way they were before following this guide? No problem! ### Step 1 (on iPhone): remove provisioning profile Open "Settings", then "General", then "Profile", and tap provisioning profile, then "Remove Profile".  ### Step 2 (on Mac): set network interfaces to automatic ```shell networksetup -setv6automatic "Wi-Fi" networksetup -setv6automatic "Thunderbolt Ethernet" ```