Configuring Ollama for LAN Access on macOS: Complete Guide
With AI applications becoming increasingly popular, Ollama has become a favorite tool among developers for running local large language models. However, by default, Ollama only listens on the local loopback address and cannot be accessed by other devices on the LAN. This article will detail how to configure Ollama on macOS to support LAN access.
Problem Background
By default, the Ollama service only binds to 127.0.0.1:11434, which means only the local machine can access the service. If you want to use the Ollama service on other devices in the LAN (such as phones, tablets, or other computers), you need to configure Ollama to listen on all network interfaces.
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