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title: OpenVPN Installation on MacOS
description: To establish a VPN connection using OpenVPN on macOS, you will need to install a special application. This article provides a detailed guide to help you through the setup process.
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# OpenVPN Installation on MacOS

## This article will help you learn how to install and configure OpenVPN on MacOS.

To configure OpenVPN on your MacOS device, follow the steps:

1. To connect to OpenVPN on a device running MacOS, use the Tunnelblick program: 
     1. To downloaded Tunnelblick, follow the link [https://tunnelblick.net/downloads.html](https://tunnelblick.net/downloads.html) (download the Stable version).
     2. After the download is complete, open the container and run the application by double-clicking its icon.  
        ![1](https://help.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/vpn/macos/openvpn/openvpn-installation-on-macos%20en/1.png?width=622&height=498&name=1.png)
2. Click **Open** in the window that appears.  
   ![4](https://help.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/vpn/macos/openvpn/openvpn-installation-on-macos%20en/4.png?width=420&height=350&name=4.png)
3. In the next window, check the boxes and click **Continue**.  
   ![5](https://help.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/vpn/macos/openvpn/openvpn-installation-on-macos%20en/5.png?width=537&height=294&name=5.png)
4. Allow app installation by entering your MacOS password and clicking **OK**.  
   ![6](https://help.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/vpn/macos/openvpn/openvpn-installation-on-macos%20en/6.png?width=255&height=398&name=6.png)
5. Click **I have configuration files**.  
   ![7](https://help.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/vpn/macos/openvpn/openvpn-installation-on-macos%20en/7.png?width=670&height=338&name=7.png)
6. When the installation is complete, you see information on how to add your OpenVPN configuration file to Tunnelblick.  
   In the **Add a Configuration** window, click **OK**.  
   ![8](https://help.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/vpn/macos/openvpn/openvpn-installation-on-macos%20en/8.png?width=497&height=485&name=8.png)
7. Additionally, download the OpenVPN configuration file (**client01-tcp.ovpn**) from the provided link: **http://server\_IP:port/xxxxxxxxxx/**. You should have received this link via email when the service is activated.  
   ![2](https://help.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/vpn/macos/openvpn/openvpn-installation-on-macos%20en/2.png?width=362&height=397&name=2.png)  
   ![3](https://help.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/vpn/macos/openvpn/openvpn-installation-on-macos%20en/3.png?width=663&height=460&name=3.png)
8. You can also find VPN access information in your client area. 
     1. In your client area, find the **VPN Servers** tab.
     2. Click **Manage**.  
        ![10\_en (1)](https://help.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/vpn/macos/openvpn/openvpn-installation-on-macos%20en/10_en%20(1).png?width=688&height=280&name=10_en%20(1).png)
     3. In the **Access** section, find the OpenVPN settings.  
        ![10\_en (2)](https://help.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/vpn/macos/openvpn/openvpn-installation-on-macos%20en/10_en%20(2).png?width=688&height=340&name=10_en%20(2).png)
     4. Download access information there.  
        ![10\_en (3)](https://help.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/vpn/macos/openvpn/openvpn-installation-on-macos%20en/10_en%20(3).png?width=688&height=339&name=10_en%20(3).png)
9. If you want to install the configuration only for you, click **Only Me**.  
   ![9](https://help.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/vpn/macos/openvpn/openvpn-installation-on-macos%20en/9.png?width=250&height=366&name=9.png)
10. In the next window, re-enter your macOS password to allow the installation of the VPN configuration.  
    ![10](https://help.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/vpn/macos/openvpn/openvpn-installation-on-macos%20en/10.png?width=249&height=356&name=10.png)
11. You can now connect to the added OpenVPN account by clicking **Connect** in Tunnelblick. If the connection is successful, you will see the following window in which you can monitor the connection statistics.  
    ![11](https://help.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/vpn/macos/openvpn/openvpn-installation-on-macos%20en/11.png?width=688&height=388&name=11.png)

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