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WireGuard® app for macOS
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This type of connection is available only for Premium subscriptions. Freemium users can use Wireguard through Privado app for Mac. 

 

Important: due to the specifics of the WireGuard® protocol, the downloaded configuration remains valid for 30 days. After 30 days, the setup process has to be reiterated. 

 

Installing the WireGuard app on Mac

 

1. Install the WireGuard app for Mac directly from the App Store or by visiting the WireGuard website.

 

2. As you find the WireGuard app in the store, click 'Get', then click 'Install'.

 

3. Enter your Apple ID credentials to approve the download: 

 

4. Go to 'Applications' on your Mac, find 'WireGuard', and double-click on it to launch the app. You will see the WG app icon on your taskbar. 

 

5. Generate and download the OpenVPN configuration file for the preferred location

You can generate and download as many configurations as you like, but connect no more than 10 at a time on your available devices. 

 

6. Click on the Wireguard app, then 'Import Tunnel(s) from File'. (You can upload one or several tunnels at a time by holding the Command button.)

 

 

7. Select and upload the configuration file by clicking 'Import'

 

 

8. You will see a warning that you are about to load a component dealing with re-routing of your Internet traffic. Click 'Allow': 


 

9. To activate the VPN, either click on 'Activate' on the app interface or click on the config from the taskbar quick access: 

 

 

10. To verify your IP location and VPN connection status, please visit PrivadoVPN DNS Leak Test.

 

Disconnecting PrivadoVPN WireGuard

 

To deactivate the VPN, either click on it on the app's interface or by selecting the same option on the taskbar's icon:

 

 

If you have any questions, please reach out to our Support: 

https://support.privadovpn.com/new or https://support.privado.live/new

 

* “WireGuard” is a registered trademark of Jason A. Donenfeld.

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