You can connect your Mac to a VPN if your business has one by establishing connections in the System Preferences. The exact steps will depend on the type of VPN you are using, but they typically involve the import of a security certificate for your VPN (information on how to do this can be found on the VPN’s website).
If you don’t have access to a company-specific VPN service, you can make use of your Apple computer’s built-in VPN settings to establish an L2TP over IPSec connection. To do this, open the System Preferences tab and select Network. Then choose the + icon to add the VPN connection. To set up the connection, you’ll have to know your server address, account username password, username, and shared secret.
Once you have all these details, you are able to start surfing the Internet using your Mac’s VPN connection. Your web search results will be routed through the VPN that makes it impossible to trace your activities online. This also helps protect you from the internet service provider selling your personal data. Net neutrality is currently under threat, and without it ISPs could sell your browsing history, or even your physical location.
Another reason to install a VPN on your MacBook is to unlock content that is restricted in your region. Many websites restrict content according to the country in which you live, but using a VPN can assist in getting around this. You’ll need to download the Mac software and then sign up with the most expensive VPN like Surfshark.
