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How to set up Openvpn on macOS using Viscosity in restricted countries?
How to set up Openvpn on macOS using Viscosity in restricted countries?

Here is a simplified step-by-step guide to setting up OpenVPN on a Mac using Viscosity in countries with internet restrictions.

Updated over 2 months ago
  • Firstly, download the PureVPN OpenVPN configuration files from ๐Ÿ‘‰ this link below then save and extract them. If you already have the required ovpn file then skip this step.

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  • Now go to the Viscosity website and download the latest version ๐Ÿ‘‰ from there:

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  • Now double click the Downloaded (.dmg) file, drag & drop the Viscosity icon to the Applications folder to start the installation process.

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  • Once the installation is finished, open the Viscosity client from the Applications folder.

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  • Now click + button, select Import Connection then From Fileโ€ฆ and go to the folder where you have downloaded the ovpn files and choose your desired file to connect.

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  • Once the file is loaded, right-click the profile and then click Connect button to initiate the VPN connection.

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  • Enter your PureVPN credentials. Here is how you can ๐Ÿ‘‰ find your VPN credentials and its password in the pop-up window and click OK. Check the Save in keychain option in order to save the credentials in the client.

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  • PureVPN OpenVPN connection is now Connected your Viscosity client.

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