I'm using a 2020 M1 MBP running macOS Sequoia. I've downloaded my VPN app Surfshark and trying to connect. I get a message saying it needs permission to connect, but I can find where the normal "Allow" button is located to give the app permission to connect. macOS sequoia has changed the privacy and security pane. I've added a screen shot, but I can't seem to find where to give this app the permission it needs. Thank you in advance for any help
Happy to help.
1. Go to settings.
2. Go to General.
3. Click on Login Items and Extensions
4. Enable these toggles:
A) For VPN: Network Extensions
B) For Antivirus: Endpoint Security Extensions
There's nothing behind the dialog box. That dialog box is Surfshark giving me instructions on what to do. When I open the privacy and security pane, there is nothing to click on to give permission to the app. The allow button is no longer there in macOS sequoia
Oh, that screenshot is not from your Mac. Contact the developer for instructions.
I also recommend reading Don't use VPN services.
In case you're interested I read about Wireguard on their website. Among all its technical minutia, they don't make any claims that are not true, but I am left with a question: Why? That Github "gist" (since that's what they call it) asks the same question. Unless you can answer it, and can articulate valid reasons for using one... then Don't use VPN services.
moosknuckles wrote:
I wasn't looking for your opinion, I was looking for help while I was on a quick layover in the airport. I got it figured out. Thanks!
FWIW, I'll second the advice provided that you were not looking for, don't use a public vpn.
It seems to me that setting is behind that dialog... the one that ends in "... was blocked from loading."
I wasn't looking for your opinion, I was looking for help while I was on a quick layover in the airport. I got it figured out. Thanks!
Hi, what was a the solution? I have the same problem!
Thanks so much for the fast response!
Like I said before, I don't need your opinion either. You do you homie!
Absolutely!
"Allow" to give permission for VPN
