Disabling IPv6 for Better Network Stability
Why Disable IPv6?
IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6) is the modern replacement for IPv4, but many networks, games, and systems β including GameLoop and Call of Duty Mobile β still use IPv4 as the default.
Leaving IPv6 enabled unnecessarily can sometimes cause:
DNS lookup delays
Gateway conflicts
Connection drops
Longer handshake times in certain games
By turning it off, we simplify the network stack and reduce the chances of misrouting β helping with ping and connection stability in GameLoop.
π« Important Note:
Disabling IPv6 is safe for most users, especially if your ISP or router doesn’t use it. You can re-enable it at any time if needed.
π§ How to Disable IPv6 on Windows
π Step 1: Open Network Adapter Settings
Press
Windows + R
, typencpa.cpl
, and press EnterThis opens the Network Connections window
π Step 2: Locate Your Active Connection
Right-click on the active Wi-Fi or Ethernet adapter
Select Properties
π Step 3: Uncheck IPv6
In the list, find Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)
Uncheck the box
Click OK to apply changes
β Done!
Youβve now disabled IPv6. Your system will use only IPv4 for networking β ensuring better compatibility with GameLoop, faster DNS resolution, and fewer connection interruptions.
Optional: Disable IPv6 in the Registry (Advanced)
If you want to fully disable IPv6 system-wide, including loopback and tunnels:
Press
Windows + R
, typeregedit
, and press EnterGo to:
Right-click in the right pane > New β DWORD (32-bit) Value
Name it:
DisabledComponents
Set its value to:
FFFFFFFF
(Hexadecimal)Restart your PC
π§ͺ Tip:
To verify IPv6 is disabled, open Command Prompt and type:
You should see no active IPv6 addresses listed.