# 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 (macOS): download and open [Apple Configurator 2](https://support.apple.com/apple-configurator)** **Step 2 (macOS): create new profile using cmd + n** **Step 3 (macOS): configure "General" settings**  **Step 4 (iOS): find your APN settings** Open "Settings", then "Cellular", then "Cellular Data Network".  **Step 5 (macOS): configure "Cellular" settings**  **Step 6 (macOS): save provisioning profile** **Step 7 (macOS): connect iPhone to Mac** **Step 8 (macOS): double-click on iPhone**  **Step 9 (macOS): click on "Profile" tab, then "Add Profiles...", select saved provisioning profile and click "Add"**  **Step 10 (iOS): 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 (iOS): remove provisioning profile from iPhone** Open "Settings", then "General", then "Profile", tap on your provisioning profile and tap "Remove Profile".  **Step 2 (macOS): set network interfaces to automatic** ```shell networksetup -setv6automatic "Wi-Fi" networksetup -setv6automatic "Thunderbolt Ethernet" ```