macOS native VPN

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macOS native VPN

I have just uninstalled ExpressVPN and canceled my ongoing subscription because, after noticing an incredible slowdown on the system, an EtreCheck report showed me some extensions and .plist and terminal commands connected to --boot performed by expressvpnd as potential virus/adware.

I have read in a comment to another question here that, quote, "the only VPN I trust is the native Apple one".

But how do I actually configure it?

Thank you for your help.

MacBook Pro TouchBar and Touch ID, macOS High Sierra (10.13.4), /w Radeon Pro 460

Posted on Aug 17, 2018 1:27 AM

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Answer 1

Rudegar

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Aug 17, 2018 2:23 AM in response to NotationMaster

vpn is short for virtual private network it's forms a tunnel across the internet making it seem as if the device is locally on another network, so as such a vpn client such as the build in one is nothing without a vpn server to connect to, the vpn server needs to be present on the network the client connects to and appear to be located on

read more https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_private_network

I don't believe the normal version of macOS has a vpn server functionality build in

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Answer 2

Aug 17, 2018 3:46 AM in response to Rudegar

Ah-ha... so actually macOS allows me to connect to a private server natively IF someone (company, institution, etc...) gives me all the needed details.

Thank you, this was very clear!

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Answer 3

keg55

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Aug 17, 2018 5:39 AM in response to NotationMaster

Look at page 10 in this link to setup the vpnd daemon for a Mac to act as a VPN server.

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Answer 4

Aug 17, 2018 9:47 AM in response to keg55

Wow, this looks great!

Is it possible to do it even if I am not on macOS Server?

That is, can I use it directly on my private copy of macOS High Sierra?

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