How do I fix Private Relay Not Compatible in macOS Sequoia 15.x?

Three approaches in order of safety: (1) Flush DNS and Reset Network Stack; (2) Toggle "Limit IP Address Tracking". Full Terminal commands and System Settings paths are inside each section.

Is this fix confirmed for macOS Sequoia 15.x?

Yes — verified on macOS Sequoia 15.x. Article is updated when Apple ships a point release that changes the symptom or fix.

How to Fix Private Relay Not Compatible in macOS Sequoia 15.x

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

TL;DR fix

Start with Fix 1: Flush DNS and Reset Network Stack. If the issue persists after that, try Fix 2: Toggle "Limit IP Address Tracking". Full Terminal commands and step-by-step instructions are in each section below.

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

Open Terminal.
Run:

sudo dscacheutil -flushcache; sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder

Fix 2: Toggle "Limit IP Address Tracking"

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

Recommended Tool: NordVPN

If Private Relay keeps failing:

- Get NordVPN for a more reliable encrypted browsing experience with dedicated servers that don't conflict with system settings as easily.

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