How to Install OpenVPN Connect on macOS⁠

Overview⁠

Install OpenVPN Connect on macOS, then connect using an OpenVPN server, CloudConnexa, or Access Server.

This guide covers:

The latest OpenVPN Connect for macOS version supports:

What you need depends on the service you're connecting to:

Connection	What you need
OpenVPN server	Access to an OpenVPN server and a `.ovpn` connection profile or server URL.
CloudConnexa	Your CloudConnexa invitation email with your Cloud ID, username, and temporary password.
Access Server	Your Access Server Client Web UI URL, username, and password.

Download the package installer using the method for your connection:
- OpenVPN server: Download OpenVPN Connect for macOS from the OpenVPN website.
- CloudConnexa: Download OpenVPN Connect from the OpenVPN website or use the link in your CloudConnexa invitation email.
- Access Server: Open your Client Web UI to sign in, and select the macOS icon to download OpenVPN Connect.
Open the downloaded file.
Select the installer for your device:
- Mac with an Intel processor.
- Mac with Apple Silicon.
Select Continue when the installer opens.
Review and accept the end-user license agreement (EULA), then install OpenVPN Connect.
When prompted, enter your device password to authorize the installation.
Select Close when the installation finishes.
If macOS asks whether you want to move the installation file to the Trash, select Move to Trash.

Follow the instructions for the service you're connecting to.

Use a connection profile provided by your VPN administrator or service provider.

Launch OpenVPN Connect.
Import your connection profile using the appropriate method:
- File: Select File and import your .ovpn file.
- URL: Select URL and enter the server URL provided by your VPN administrator or service provider.
Select the imported connection profile.
Select Connect.
- When the connection succeeds, OpenVPN Connect displays the connection as active.

Before you begin, find the invitation email from your CloudConnexa administrator. It contains your Cloud ID, username, and temporary password.

If you don't have the invitation email or credentials, contact your CloudConnexa administrator.

To connect:

Open OpenVPN Connect and add a new connection profile.
In the Import Profile window, select URL.
Enter the Cloud ID from your invitation email.
Enter your username and temporary password.
When prompted, enter and confirm a new password.
Accept the Terms of Service, then select Change Password.
Select a Region if prompted.
Select Connect.
- When the connection succeeds, OpenVPN Connect displays the connection as active.

Before you begin, ensure you have the URL for the Access Server Client Web UI and your username and password.

The Client Web UI URL is the hostname or IP address of your Access Server. If you don't have it, contact your Access Server administrator.

To connect:

Open a browser and navigate to the Access Server Client Web UI.
Sign in with your username and password.
Select the macOS icon to download OpenVPN Connect.
If you haven't installed the app yet, complete Step 1: Download and install OpenVPN Connect.
Launch OpenVPN Connect.
Select your connection profile.
Select Connect.
- When the connection succeeds, OpenVPN Connect displays the connection as active.

After you're connected, you can configure OpenVPN Connect settings to match your preferences. Refer to Settings.

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