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''' For macOS Sierra users: PPTP is NOT supported anymore ''' <br/>
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If you have just upgraded to macOS Sierra, your VPN connection was removed.<br/><br/>
If you have just upgraded to macOS Sierra, your VPN connection was removed.<br/>
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Please use the OpenVPN protocol with Tunnelblick:<br/>
 
Please use the OpenVPN protocol with Tunnelblick:<br/>
 
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Revision as of 10:27, 19 October 2016

For macOS Sierra users: PPTP is NOT supported anymore
If you have just upgraded to macOS Sierra, your VPN connection was removed.

Please use the OpenVPN protocol with Tunnelblick:
Please click here for instructions for macOS Sierra users.



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Setup Instructions

1. Click the Apple logo, and then select System Preferences

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2. Click on Network

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3. If locked, click to unlock. Otherwise you may skip this step.
4. Click on the + sign.

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5. Interface: VPN
6. VPN Type: PPTP
7. Service Name: BTGuard VPN
8. Click Create


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9. Server Address: vpn.btguard.com
Optional: To manually select your server location, please use ca.vpn.btguard.com for Canada or eu.vpn.btguard.com for Europe or sg.vpn.btguard.com for Singapore.
10. Account Name:
Both username and password are case sensitive. Make sure not to add/forget Capital Letters.
11. Check Show VPN status in menu bar
12. Click Authentication Settings


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13. Enter your password and click OK Both username and password are case sensitive. Make sure not to add/forget Capital Letters.


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14. Click Advanced


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15. Check Send all traffic over VPN connection


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16. Click Apply

Setup complete!







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How To Connect

1. Click the above icon, located in the top right corner.
2. Select Connect BTGuard VPN


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If successful, a connection timer will begin.