Disable iOS Private Address

Modified on Wed, 4 Jan, 2023 at 2:21 PM

iPhones, iPads or iPod touch

  1. Open the Settings app, then tap Wi-Fi.
  2. Tap the information button  next to a network.
  3. Tap to turn Private Address off.



Apple Watch


  1. Open the Settings app, then tap Wi-Fi.
  2. Tap the name of the network you joined. If you haven't joined the network yet, swipe left on its name and tap more.
  3. Tap to turn Private Address off. 




For more information, please reference Apple's Support Article.

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