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How to configure OpenVPN on Mac OS X using Tunnelblick?
How to configure OpenVPN on Mac OS X using Tunnelblick?
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Written by Steve M
Updated over a week ago

Mac OS X OpenVPN Setup Instructions

Download Tunnelblick

Install TunnelblickTo begin installation, navigate to your Downloads folder and double click the Tunnelblick disc image (DMG) file you just downloaded.

Double-click on the Tunnelblick icon

Confirm opening. A new dialogue box appears: “Tunnelblick is an application downloaded from the Internet. Are you sure you want to open it?” Click Open.

An administrator username and password will be required so Tunnelblick can be secured

Launch the application. A dialogue box will appear: “Installation succeeded. Tunnelblick was successfully installed. Do you wish to launch Tunnelblick now?” Click on Launch.

In new dialogue box. Click on I have configuration files. You can download OpenVPN configuration files here.

Choose configuration typeIn new dialogue box Which Type of Configuration Do You Have. Click on Tunnelblick VPN Configuration(s)

Click Done

Double-click the Tunnelblick configuration folder (with .tblk files) in your Downloads folder

Select the serverSelect the server you want to install config for, and double-click on it. Select for which user(s) you want to installation to be active (recommended Only me), (an administrator username and password will be required to install files).

Enter your system administrator password to fix permissions for the configuration files. If so, enter your system username and password

Click OK

Click on the Tunnelblick icon to bring down the dropdown menu and click on Connect Server, (“selected server-from the list of servers”)

You may be asked for your VPN login and password. Enter your LimeVPN login (e-mail address) and password. Click the box next to Save in Keychainto save the username and password for future connections. Click OK

Once connected to VPN, the Tunnelblick icon will change from a dark tunnel to a lit tunnelTo disconnect click on the Disconnect button.

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