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openvpn for Mac

SSL/TLS VPN implementing OSI layer 2 or 3 secure network extension

Quick answer: openvpn is a security tool for macOS. Install it with brew install openvpn. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-only WITH openvpn-openssl-exception licence. It has 4,408 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What openvpn is

openvpn is a security tool for macOS: SSL/TLS VPN implementing OSI layer 2 or 3 secure network extension.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-only WITH openvpn-openssl-exception licence.

How to install openvpn

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install openvpn.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install openvpn on Mac?

Run brew install openvpn in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is openvpn open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-2.0-only WITH openvpn-openssl-exception licence.

Does openvpn run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is openvpn?

It was installed 4,408 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #368 in this catalogue.

What version of openvpn is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.7.8.