System Preferences --> Network --> Ethernet --> Limit IP Address Tracking

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danalien OP

Created Jan ’22

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Hi,

I see that in macOS 12 (running 12.1), there is a new setting in Network preferences pane:

System Preferences --> Network --> Ethernet --> Limit IP Address Tracking

Limit IP address tracking by hiding your IP address from known trackers in Mail and Safari.

Screenshot 2022-01-11 at 12.14.31.png

What does it actually do?

I tried searching the web, but it seems like this quite new and nothing is written about this new feature.

Answered by robnotyou in 701049022

Search for "iCloud Private Relay"

e.g. https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT212614

Or specifically for Limit IP Address Tracking:
https://nerdschalk.com/hide-ip-address-on-iphone-how-to-use-limit-ip-address-tracking-feature-for-this/

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robnotyou OP

Jan ’22

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Search for "iCloud Private Relay"

e.g. https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT212614

Or specifically for Limit IP Address Tracking:
https://nerdschalk.com/hide-ip-address-on-iphone-how-to-use-limit-ip-address-tracking-feature-for-this/

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Answer 2

danalien OP

Jan ’22

@robnotyou

The "iCloud Private Relay" is located under:

System Preferences --> Apple ID --> iCloud --> iCloud Private Relay

And know about it.

Screenshot 2022-01-11 at 14.27.14.png

but this "Limit IP Address Tracking" is located under the Network settings:

System Preferences --> Network --> Ethernet --> Limit IP Address Tracking

And I haven't seen it previously when I tested some of the macOS 12 Beta's. Don't know when they added this new option under the Network options. And why I'm wondering it's now there :-)

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