How to Disable IPv6 in Windows 10

To disable IPv6 in Windows 10, open Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change adapter settings. Right-click your Wi-Fi or Ethernet adapter, select Properties, clear Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6), and select OK.

Applies to: Windows 10. Checked against Microsoft Learn on September 27, 2026.

Before you start

Microsoft doesn’t recommend turning IPv6 off, because some parts of Windows use it. It’s best to turn it off only to test a network problem, and to turn it back on if nothing changes. If you just want Windows to use IPv4 first, see Microsoft’s guide at the end of this article.

Turn off IPv6 for one adapter

1. Press Windows key + R, type ncpa.cpl, and press Enter. This opens Network Connections.
2. Right-click the adapter you use, such as Wi-Fi or Ethernet, and select Properties.
3. In the list, clear the check box for Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6).
4. Select OK.

The change works right away. If you use both Wi-Fi and Ethernet, do it for each one.

Turn off IPv6 with PowerShell

1. Right-click Start and select Windows PowerShell (Admin).
2. Run this, using your adapter’s name:

Disable-NetAdapterBinding -Name "Wi-Fi" -ComponentID ms_tcpip6

3. To check it, run:

Get-NetAdapterBinding -Name "Wi-Fi" -ComponentID ms_tcpip6

Enabled shows False when IPv6 is off.

To see your adapter names, run Get-NetAdapter.

Turn IPv6 back on

• In Network Connections, open the adapter’s Properties, check Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) again, and select OK.
• Or run Enable-NetAdapterBinding -Name "Wi-Fi" -ComponentID ms_tcpip6 in PowerShell.

Frequently asked questions

Will turning off IPv6 make my internet faster?

Usually not. Most home networks work fine with both. If your internet is slow or drops, see how to fix Wi-Fi and network problems in Windows 10.

How do I see my IPv6 address?

See how to find your IP address in Windows 10.

I changed network settings and now nothing works. How do I undo it?

Turn IPv6 back on first. If that doesn’t help, see how to reset network settings in Windows 10. You can also try changing your DNS server.

Microsoft’s references are Guidance for configuring IPv6 in Windows for advanced users and Disable-NetAdapterBinding. More help is on our Windows Help & Guides page.

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