Using VPN on Mac
Ensure your customers can easily access and install the VPN software on their preferred devices. Here is the download links for Mac platforms:
Here are the steps:
Step 1: Download the VPN Client
1. Click on the Download Link:
Click on the following link to download the VPN Client for macOS: [Download VPN Client](https://vpnclient.app/current/vpnclient/vpnclient.dmg).
2. Save the File:
Your browser will start downloading the `.dmg` file automatically. If prompted, select *Save* and choose the location (e.g., Downloads folder).
3. Wait for the Download to Complete:
Once the download is complete, proceed to the next step.
Step 2: Install the VPN Client
1. Locate the Downloaded File:
Navigate to the folder where the `vpnclient.dmg` file was saved (usually the Downloads folder).
2. Open the DMG File:
Double-click on the `vpnclient.dmg` file to open the installer.
3. Install the VPN Client:
In the window that appears, drag the *VPN Client* icon into the *Applications* folder.
4. Launch the VPN Client:
Go to the *Applications* folder and find the VPN Client application.
Double-click on it to open the application.
5. Approve Installation (If Required):
If macOS displays a security warning, go to *System Preferences* → *Security & Privacy* and click *Open Anyway* to approve the app.
Step 3: Open the VPN Client and Configure Settings
1. Launch the VPN Client:
Open the VPN Client from your *Applications* folder.
2. Open the Settings Menu:
Once the application is open, click on the Settings option. It may appear as a gear icon in the menu or under the VPN Client dropdown in the top menu bar.
3. Enter VPN Credentials in Settings:
In the Settings menu, you will find fields to input your VPN credentials. Enter the following information:
- Username: Type your VPN username in the Username field.
- Password: Enter the VPN password in the Password field.
4. Save the Credentials:
Click Save or Apply to store these settings. Entering your credentials in the Settings menu is essential because this VPN client does not have a traditional login interface at startup.
5. Verify the Configuration:
Make sure that the Username and Password fields are filled correctly. If left empty, the connection will not work.
Step 4: Connect to the VPN Server
1. Select the VPN Profile:
On the main screen, select the VPN profile you created.
2. Click on the Connect Button:
Click Connect to initiate the VPN connection.
3. Verify the Connection:
Wait until the status changes to *Connected*. You can confirm the connection by checking your IP address using an online tool like [https://whatismyipaddress.com](https://whatismyipaddress.com).
Step 5: Disconnect from the VPN
1. Open the VPN Client:
If minimized, click the icon in the top menu bar to reopen the client.
2. Click the Disconnect Button:
Select the active VPN profile and click *Disconnect*.
3. Exit the Application:
Once disconnected, you can close the VPN client if you no longer need it.
Troubleshooting and Tips
1. Incorrect Username or Password:
Double-check that you entered your username and password correctly in the *Settings* menu.
2. Unable to Connect:
Ensure that the server address is accurate and you’ve selected the correct protocol.
If a firewall or antivirus is enabled, temporarily disable it to see if it resolves the issue.
3. Slow VPN Speeds:
Connect to a different server.
Close any bandwidth-heavy applications running in the background.
4. MacOS Security Warnings:
Go to *System Preferences* → Security & Privacy and approve the application under General settings.
5. Uninstalling the VPN Client:
Go to the *Applications* folder.
Drag the *VPN Client* icon to the Trash.
Empty the *Trash* to remove the application completely.