Fix Guide: Sequoia Private Relay "Not Compatible" Fix

Symptom: macOS Sequoia displays an alert saying "iCloud Private Relay is not compatible with your network," even on standard home Wi-Fi.

Why this happens

This often occurs if your network uses custom DNS (like Pi-hole or AdGuard) or if the Sequoia network stack has cached a faulty MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value.

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Fix 1: Flush DNS and Reset Network Stack

1. Open Terminal.
2. Run:

sudo dscacheutil -flushcache; sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder

Fix 2: Toggle "Limit IP Address Tracking"

1. Go to System Settings > Wi-Fi.
2. Click Details next to your network.
3. Toggle Limit IP address tracking OFF and then ON.

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