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How to Setup Openvpn on Mac Tunnel Blick

Jul 07, 2014
Jan 04, 2023
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Things to Consider:

  1. You have a working internet connection
  2. Mac Supported Device.
  3. A Premium PureVPN account (If you haven’t bought yet click πŸ‘‰here to buy)
Find your VPN credentials for manual configuration.

To find your VPN credentials log into the PureVPN member area. Click πŸ‘‰ here to visit member area.

  • Login to the Member area using your PureVPN registered email address and password.
  • On subscriptions tab scroll down to be able to view your VPN credentials.
  • You will be able to see and copy your VPN credentials.
  • Note down your PureVPN username and click on Eye icon to make your password visible and use it in the manual configuration.
How to connect PureVPN manually on Mac.

In order to configure Tunnel Blick, you need to download Tunnel Blick and OpenVPN Tunnel Blick files.

  • A new dialogue box will pop up, asking you if you are sure you want to open the app. Click Open.
  • You will be asked to enter your Mac password. Enter it and click OK:
  • You can click on the Tunnelblick icon in the status bar and select VPN details.
  • Select I have configuration files.
  • Another notification will pop-up, instructing you how to import configuration files. Click OK.
  • Drag and drop the previously downloaded .ovpn file from your Downloads folder to the Configurations tab in Tunnelblick.
  • A pop-up will appear, asking you if you want to install the configuration profile for your current user only or for all users on your Mac. Select your preferred option.
  • You will be asked to enter your Mac password.
  • Now, you may select the Server from the list and connect.
  • Once you click connect, You will be asked to enter your VPN credentials. Here is how you can find your πŸ‘‰VPN credentials.
  • Mark check on Save in Keychain.
  • Click OK.
  • If you see Initialization Sequence Completed message. That means you are now Connected.
  • Another way to check the connection status is to click the Open GUI icon on the top.
  • You are Connected now. Enjoy PureVPN!
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5 Comments

  1. Jonathan Irons says:

    In the Tunnelblick file with all the servers, there is a folder called TCP and one called UDP. What’s the difference? Does it matter which one I use?

    Thanks

  2. aviweiss says:

    tunnelblick app has been updated and now has the “Reset” found on the main “preferences” panel, not the “Advanced” panel