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"Some of your system settings prevent Private Relay from working."

This isn't helpful, because it doesn't mention WHICH system settings are preventing Private Relay from functioning. Has anyone else run into this?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.3

Posted on May 8, 2022 11:14 AM

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Posted on May 8, 2022 1:31 PM

Cranky049 wrote:

This isn't helpful, because it doesn't mention WHICH system settings are preventing Private Relay from functioning. Has anyone else run into this?


Disable any —

VPN

ad-blocker

Anti-virus



If WiFi is not on it could be an issue

Are you logged in to iCloud correctly?




See—

About iCloud Private Relay - Apple Support

Use iCloud Private Relay on Mac - Apple Support

Set up iCloud Private Relay on all your devices - Apple Support



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May 8, 2022 1:31 PM in response to Cranky049

Cranky049 wrote:

This isn't helpful, because it doesn't mention WHICH system settings are preventing Private Relay from functioning. Has anyone else run into this?


Disable any —

VPN

ad-blocker

Anti-virus



If WiFi is not on it could be an issue

Are you logged in to iCloud correctly?




See—

About iCloud Private Relay - Apple Support

Use iCloud Private Relay on Mac - Apple Support

Set up iCloud Private Relay on all your devices - Apple Support



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