> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# OpenVPN on macOS

> Connect to a TunnelFleet OpenVPN server from macOS.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Download a profile">
    From TunnelFleet, download the OpenVPN TCP or UDP `.ovpn` profile.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Install OpenVPN Connect">
    Install [OpenVPN Connect for macOS](https://openvpn.net/client/).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Import the profile">
    Import the `.ovpn` file into OpenVPN Connect.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Connect">
    Enter your VPN username and password, then connect. Approve the VPN configuration prompt if macOS requests it.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Verify

Check [ifconfig.me](https://ifconfig.me) for your server's public IP.

## Tips

* Save credentials in the client only on trusted Macs
* If corporate Wi‑Fi blocks UDP, switch to the TCP profile
* Keep OpenVPN Connect updated from the official site or App Store build you installed

## Troubleshooting

| Issue                 | Fix                                                      |
| --------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- |
| VPN permission denied | Allow the app under System Settings → Privacy & Security |
| Stuck connecting      | Try TCP 443; check Observe logs on the server            |
| Wrong password        | Sync the user in TunnelFleet and try again               |