How to connect to a VPN on your MacHow do I use a VPN on my Mac? Let's go over the basics.
You've gone ahead and have decided to get a VPN (Virtual Private Network) service and have chosen a VPN provider that suits your needs. Now what? You connect to it, that's what! And here's how you do it on your Mac.
How does your VPN provider require you to connect to their servers?
There are two main ways of connecting to your VPN service provider. Either by using the macOS built-in networking framework, or by using the VPN provider's own connection application.
How to Connect to the VPN when no third party app is provided
Click on the Apple icon in the upper left corner of your Mac's screen.
Click on System Preferences.
Click Network.
Click "+".
Select VPN from the interface drop-down list.
Select the VPN Type provided by your VPN service provider. In our example, we are using L2TP over IPSec.
Type in a Service Name that is easy for you to recognize when you want to connect.
Click Create.
Type in the Server Address ...
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How to connect to a VPN on your Mac
