Dont forget that we have our own custom made OpenVPN client which you can find here. We recommend that you install azclient due to its simplicity.
Before you start with our guide, please download Tunnelblick for macOS and a configuration file.
MacOS OpenVPN TunnelBlick Setup Disclaimer: Installation and use of any software made by third party developers is at your own discretion and liability. We share our best practices with third party software but do not provide customer support for them. Tunnelblick is a free, open-source VPN interface that allows you to connect to our network via the OpenVPN protocol. Watch this video to see how to set up OpenVPN on macOS with Tunnelblick, or continue reading for detailed instructions. The Tunnelblick application is one of the alternative ways to connect to NordVPN servers on your Mac. This is a good option for those who prefer a manual connection and like tinkering with open-source software. That said, it lacks the additional features of the NordVPN native app but still uses the same VPN protocol — OpenVPN. It's also a bit.
Install TunnelBlick
Begin with mouting the .dmg (doubleclick on the file). Doubleclick on 'Tunnelblick' to start the installation. You might be asked for administrator privileges during the installation.
When the installation is completed, go to your downloads folder and double click on the .ovpn file that you previously downloaded.
Choose whether you want to install AzireVPN for only you or all users on the computer.
Start tunnelblick from your applications folder in finder, you should see a new icon at the top right side of your screen. Click on the icon and choose 'Connect AzireVPN'.
Enter your credentials you use when you login to the AzireVPN site.
You tunnel should now become yellow if you are successfully connected. If you want to disconnect, click on the tunnel icon and then 'disconnect AzireVPN'.
How to configure OpenVPN on Mac OS Big Sur using Tunnelblick?
Step 1: Download Tunnelblick
Step 2: Install TunnelblickTo begin the installation, navigate to your Downloads folder, and double click the Tunnelblick disc image (DMG) file you just downloaded.
Step 3: Double-click on the Tunnelblick icon.
Step 4: 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.
Step 5: An administrator username and password will be required so Tunnelblick can be secured.
Tunnelblick Mac Openvpn Config
Step 6: Launch the application. A dialogue box will appear: “Installation succeeded. Tunnelblick was successfully installed. Do you wish to launch Tunnelblick now?” Click on Launch.
Step 7: In the new dialogue box. Click on I have configuration files. You can download OpenVPN configuration files here.
Step 8: Choose configuration type new dialogue box Which Type of Configuration Do You Have. Click on Tunnelblick VPN Configuration(s).
Tunnelblick Openvpn Mac Download
Step 10: Click Done.