diff --git a/lib/ddupdate/ddplugin.py b/lib/ddupdate/ddplugin.py
index 5947c3b..3ce6279 100644
--- a/lib/ddupdate/ddplugin.py
+++ b/lib/ddupdate/ddplugin.py
@@ -198,6 +198,9 @@ def parse_ifconfig_output(self, text):
                 if 'deprecated' in words:
                     # don't use a "deprecated" address
                     continue
+                if 'temporary' in words:
+                    # don't use a "temporary" address
+                    continue
                 self.v6 = addr
         if self.empty():
             raise AddressError("Cannot find address for %s, giving up" % text)