A VPN establishes a secure internet connection between your computer and a different network. Mac users might have many reasons to set up an VPN. One of them is safeguarding your activities on public Wi-Fi and accessing content that is that is restricted to specific regions or connecting from home to the corporate network. Installing VPN on your MacBook can be done without any difficulty, regardless of the level of your technical expertise. In this article, we’ll walk you through the steps of manually configuring your Mac to connect to a network VPN using a free or commercial service.
There are a few key differences between the two options, and we’ll go over both of them here. Free services usually offer limited server locations and/or slow speeds. Paid services offer a wider range of servers. You can choose an alternative server once you’re connected in the event that the speed or location doesn’t meet your needs.
When you connect to VPN, your data will be secured. This means that it will be scrambled in code that only your VPN can decipher. This shields your data from cybercriminals, ISPs, governments, advertisers and other third-party companies. This makes it difficult for third parties to track your browsing history even on unsecure networks like public Wi-Fi.
Depending on the VPN service you are using, you’ll need enter your server address and account name (also known as “local ID” or”remote ID”) when you click Create. Certain services will display these details in the System Preferences window, while others will prompt you to choose your VPN and enter the settings in their own app.
Leave a Reply
Want to join the discussion?Feel free to contribute!