• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Technipages

Tutorials and fixes for smartphone, gadget, and computer problems

  • Topics
    • Android
    • Gaming
    • Hardware
    • Internet
    • iOS
    • MacOS
    • Office
    • Software
    • Windows
    • Definitions
  • Product Reviews
  • Downloads
  • About Technipages
How to Create a VPN on Mac

How to Create a VPN on Mac

By Mel Hawthorne Leave a Comment

If your VPN provider doesn’t offer a macOS VPN client, you may still be able to configure a VPN through a configuration file or a manual configuration. Your VPN provider needs to support this option for it to work; however, it needs to provide you with the connection details to be used.

The VPN protocols that macOS support by default are L2TP, IPSec, and IKEv2. Where possible, IKEv2 should be preferred, as it is the strongest of the available protocols; conversely, L2TP is old and weak and should be avoided unless using it is necessary.

How to Make a VPN on Mac

If you have a VPN configuration file, you can import it through Network Preferences. To import the configuration file, either double-click the file or open Apple Menu > System Preferences > Network, click the Action pop-up menu cogwheel, select Import Configurations, and select the file, and click Import.

If you don’t have a configuration file or importing it doesn’t work, you can manually enter the VPN settings in Network Preferences. Open the VPN configuration settings, open Apple Menu,> System Preferences > Network, and then click the Add button in the bottom left.

Click the “plus” icon in the bottom left to add a new VPN connection.

Click the Interface drop-down menu, then choose VPN, select the VPN protocol you want to use from the “VPN Type” menu, and enter a name for the VPN. Next, enter the IP address or URL of the VPN server and the VPN connection’s account name.

Configure the VPN server address and the account name.

Click “Authentication Settings” then enter the authentication details you received from your VPN provider; this may be a certificate file or a set of credentials. If required or advised by your VPN provider, click “Advanced” to configure TCP/IP settings, DNS servers, and Proxy configurations.

Once your authentication settings are configured, click “Apply” then “OK” to save the VPN connection.

You Might Also Like

  • How to Create an Apple ID
    How to Create an Apple ID
  • How to Create Your Own Theme in Telegram
    How to Create Your Own Theme in Telegram
  • YouTube: How to Create a Playlist
    YouTube: How to Create a Playlist
  • How to Create Facebook Albums
    How to Create Facebook Albums
  • Create a Slideshow With TikTok
    Create a Slideshow With TikTok
  • How to Create Windows 10 Bootable USB
    How to Create Windows 10 Bootable USB
  • How to Create a New Server in Discord
    How to Create a New Server in Discord
  • Windows 10: How to Create New User
    Windows 10: How to Create New User
  • Slack: How To Create a New Channel
    Slack: How To Create a New Channel

Filed Under: MacOS

Reader Interactions

Did this help? Let us know!

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Recent Posts

  • How to Add a Hyperlink in Excel
  • What Are The Different Types Of DDR?
  • What Is Non-Volatile Memory?
  • SATA: What It Is and What You Need to Know
  • SLC vs MLC vs TLC vs QLC vs PLC
  • What is SLC Caching?
  • What Is Host Memory Buffer (HMB) in SSD?
  • DRAM on an SSD: Is It Something You want?

Who’s Behind Technipages?

Baby and Daddy My name is Mitch Bartlett. I've been working in technology for over 20 years in a wide range of tech jobs from Tech Support to Software Testing. I started this site as a technical guide for myself and it has grown into what I hope is a useful reference for all.

© Copyright 2022 Technipages · All Rights Reserved · Privacy