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Title: How to setup your own VPN with macOS Server
Post by: HCK on May 30, 2017, 04:05:22 pm
How to setup your own VPN with macOS Server

Want a VPN but don't want to trust a third-party service? Roll your own with macOS Server!

If you've decided you need a virtual private network (VPN) but you don't want to pay for a third-party VPN service, then macOS Server can be a great alternative. It's built on the macOS you already know and love and lets you quickly and easily get your very own VPN up and running.

Set up macOS Server

If you haven't already done so, download and install macOS Server and optionally enable remote administration for easier setup.

Find your router's internet facing IP Address

Before we begin with the actual setup of the VPN service, you'll need to know your internet "co-ordinates" — your router's IP address.

It's quite easy to determine your current IP address simply by Googling: "What is my IP Address". Most home users have what's called a dynamic IP address, though. That means that your router's IP address may change every so often.



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