Connect and Manage Locations – Mac App

Wondering what is the recommended server? Well, the recommended server will automatically connect you to a country/ server proposed  by our smart algorithm (based on geographical distance). Read more about how PureVPN Smart algorithms work. How to get connected with the recommended server/location? Follow the instructions below 👇

• For users who are connecting PureVPN for the first time they can simply click Connect icon at the center and the app will connect you to the recommended VPN server.

• If you are not a first time user, then you can simply click on Recommended server button at the bottom to get connected to the recommended server.

• If your connection was successful, you should see the connected status. To disconnect, click the Purple button located at the centre of the PureVPN app.

So you’d like to connect to a specific location? PureVPN offers a wide range of options, with 6,500+ VPN servers across 70+ countries in 88+ locations, so you can easily connect to your preferred destination.

• Click the Locations 🌐 option at the left panel of the PureVPN app.

• Choose your preferred location from the list of countries.

• You are now Connected to your preferred country.

With this feature you can explore different cities of a country offered within the PureVPN app. How to choose one? Follow the instructions below 👇

• Click the Locations 🌐 at the left panel of the PureVPN app.

• Click the Arrow icon provided besides locations and a list of cities will be displayed.

• Click your desired City to get connected.

Hooray! You are now Connected to your desired city.

Quantum resistant encryption refers to a set of algorithms that are anticipated to remain secure once quantum computing moves out of the lab and into the real world. Learn more by visiting this 👉 link

Wondering how to connect quantum resistant servers? Follow the instructions below 👇

• Click the Locations 🌐 at the left panel of the PureVPN app.

• From the locations tab, click Quantum Resistant and locations will be sorted accordingly.

• Select the QR server location from the location list.
• Available locations are US, UK, Australia, Germany, Canada and the Netherlands).
• Quantum Resistant servers (QR) works only with UDP protocol. Check out this 👉 link to learn how to change protocol.

• Once done you will able to connect the quantum resistant servers and will be even more protected from the internet vulnerabilities.

Tired of scrolling up and down to search for a location? Want a simplified way to sort the locations? Follow the instructions below 👇

• Click the Locations 🌐 option at the left panel of the PureVPN app.

• To sort locations name or popularity, click the Sorting icon from the top right. You will now see the options to sort them.

• To sort countries alphabetically, click Sort by Name.

• Countries are now sorted by Names.

• To sort countries by popularity, click Sort by Popularity.

• Countries are now sorted by Popularity.

• To sort countries by ping,click Sort by Ping.

Note: Sort by ping is not available by default, you will need to enable Show Ping Values option in the PureVPN app to sort location via ping. Click 👉 here to see how to enable show ping values.

• Countries are now sorted by Ping.

Finding it difficult to see which servers are best to use for torrenting? These steps will make your life easier. Filter out the P2P supported countries by following the instructions below 👇

• Click the Locations 🌐 option at the left panel of the PureVPN app.

• Click the P2P button on the top.

• Once done, you will be able to see P2P supported locations.

In our latest update of Mac application we have added a Shortcut option that allows users to access their favorite streaming applications.

Excited? 😉

To get started with this feature follow the instructions below 👇

• Click the Locations 🌐 option at the left panel of the PureVPN app.

• Go to the Shortcuts option and click on the Add Shortcut.

• Once you have entered all the information, click on the Add Shortcut.

• Pop-up will appear asking you to confirm. Click on the Add Shortcut.

• You will now be able to see the newly added shortcut in the Custom Shortcuts list.

• You are now connected to the newly created shortcut.

• After a few seconds, the selected streaming website will open up in your default browser. You may simply login to the streaming website and access it.

If you are unable to find your desired website in the list then dont worry! As you can create your own shortcuts as well.

Want to know how? Follow the steps below 👇

• Click the Locations 🌐 option at the left panel of the PureVPN app.

• Go to the Shortcuts option and click on the Add Shortcut.

• Once you have entered all the information, click on the Add Shortcut.

• Pop-up will appear asking you to confirm. Click on the Add Shortcut.

• You will now be able to see the newly added shortcut in the Custom Shortcuts list.

• You are now connected to the newly created shortcut.

• After a few seconds, the selected website will open up in your default browser.

Enjoying PureVPN? To better your VPN connection experience better PureVPN allows users to mark any location as their favorite to provide the users ease of choosing the locations.

Wondering how? Follow the instructions below 👇

• Click the Locations 🌐 option at the left panel of the PureVPN app.

• To mark a location as favorite, click the star icon ⭐ provided besides locations.

• Location has been marked as favorite successfully.

Here is a brief guide on how to configure a dedicated IP:

• Click the Locations 🌐 option at the left panel of the PureVPN app.

• Click the Dedicated IP option to connect.

• You are now Connected successfully with your Dedicated IP Add-on.

• In case you’re already connected to your dedicated IP on another device, you’ll be prompted accordingly to continue as per choice.

Looking to connect DDoS Protection? Follow the instructions below 👇

• Click the Locations 🌐 option at the left panel of the PureVPN app.

• You’ll see your DDOS IP on the top left corner of your screen. Click the DDOS IP to connect.

• You are now Connected successfully with your DDOS IP.

Your feedback is valuable to us. You can express your experience by rating us directly on the PureVPN app.

How can you rate your VPN session? Follow the instructions below 👇 

• Connect using the Recommended server option or a desired location of your choice.

• Upon successful connection, you’ll see Thumbs up and Thumbs down icons to rate your session.

• When you give a Thumbs down, you’ll be asked to choose a category and leave comments. As soon as you fill it, a support ticket will  open.

Share your feedback to help us improve 🙂