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Set up VPN (MacOS)

On this page you will learn how to download and set up the OpenVPN Connect app for your Apple device.

OpenVPN Connect Logo

Instructions

Download

 

You can download the OpenVPN Connect app here

(On the new page, please select the "MacOS" tab).

Screenshot der OpenVPN Webseite mit Downloadbutton

 

Profiles

 

Additionally download the uni
or admin (optional, only if you have admin VPN access).
Confirm the download with "Download".

 

Installation

 

Now execute the downloaded file.

Before the installation manager can start, you must specify which installer you want to use.

Screenshot des OpenVPN Connect Installationsmanagers

To find out which installer to use for your device, click on the Apple icon in the bar at the top left of your home screen and select the "About this Mac" option. The technical information about your device will then open. If it says "Apple M1" next to "Chip" , for example, select the "Silicon" option, otherwise select "intel".

Screenshot mit Übersicht über Macbook Daten

As soon as the installer has been selected, the installation manager will start.

Confirm in the next window with "Continue".

Screenshot Installationsmanager mit "Fortfahren" Option

The Manager now requires your consent to the license agreement.

Screenshot MacOS mit Pop-up für Zustimmung zum Lizenzvertrag

The installation will then run automatically. In some cases, your device may start a security prompt at the end. You may need to enter your device password and confirm with "Install software". The user name is your device name and is usually already pre-entered.

Screenshot mit Eingabefenster für Nutzername und Gerätepasswort

This completes the installation process and you can continue with the setup.

 

Setup

 

You can now import the downloaded configuration files. This works either via URL or by drag-and-drop via "File".

To add the file via drag-and-drop, select the "File" option and then drag the downloaded file from your download directory into the OpenVPN Connect app window. Alternatively, you can click on "Browse" and select the configuration file via the dialog.

Screenshot OpenVPN Connect mit markierter "Browse" Option

To insert the file via URL, copy the URL and paste it into OpenVPN Connect under "URL". Then confirm with "Next".

 

Screenshot von Drop-Down Menü auf die Einträge "uni" und "admin" auf Webseite, um Link zu kopieren
Screenshot OpenVPN Connect, mit markiertem Feld für eingefügte URL

 

When the import is complete, the program requires your ZIMT user ID to continue.

Screenshot OPenVPN Connect mit Eingabefeld für Nutzerkennung

Confirm with "Connect" and enter your password in the next window.

Screenshot OpenVPN Connect mit Pop-Up zur Passworteingabe

After entering the correct data, your device can now establish a secure connection.

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