L2TP VPN settings on MacOS

  MacOS
  1. Open System Preferences: Click on the Apple menu in the top-left corner of the screen and select “System Preferences” from the drop-down menu.
  2. Access Network Preferences: In the System Preferences window, locate and click on the “Network” icon.
  3. Add a new network interface: In the Network preferences window, click on the “+” button at the bottom left to add a new network interface.
  4. Select VPN as the interface type: In the interface selection window, choose “VPN” as the interface type. Then, select “L2TP over IPSec” as the VPN type.
  5. Enter VPN configuration details: Fill in the necessary information for your L2TP VPN configuration:
    • Name: Provide a name for the VPN connection to easily identify it.
    • Server Address: Enter the IP address or domain name of the VPN server you want to connect to.
    • Account Name: Enter your VPN account username.
    • Authentication Settings: Click on the “Authentication Settings” button to enter your VPN account password.
  6. Configure additional settings (if required): Depending on your VPN provider’s requirements, you may need to configure additional settings like shared secret, proxy settings, or advanced options. Consult your VPN provider or network administrator for these details.
  7. Save the VPN configuration: After entering all the necessary details, click on the “Apply” button to save the VPN configuration.
  8. Connect to the VPN: In the Network preferences window, select the newly created VPN connection from the list on the left side. Then, click on the “Connect” button to initiate the VPN connection.
  9. Enter VPN credentials: If prompted, enter your VPN account password in the authentication dialog box and click “OK” or “Connect” to establish the VPN connection.
  10. Verify VPN connection: Once connected, you will see a status indicator next to the VPN connection in the Network preferences window. Additionally, you can check your internet connectivity or visit a website to confirm that you are using the VPN connection.

By following these steps, you can install L2TP VPN settings on macOS and establish a secure VPN connection using the configured settings.