Astrill
Astrill is a macOS VPN app that lets you connect through remote servers, route selected traffic through the VPN, and manage privacy-focused network settings.
What is Astrill?
Astrill is a native macOS VPN application for connecting your internet traffic through Astrill VPN servers. It is designed for people who want a desktop VPN for privacy, location shifting, access to region-limited services, or routing specific apps and websites through a VPN connection. On Mac, the app provides one-click connection controls, server selection, and filtering options that let you choose which traffic uses the VPN and which traffic stays on the regular connection. Astrill also promotes features such as Smart Mode, leak protection, speed testing, and support for multiple VPN protocols in its desktop software. The Mac download page lists current macOS support requirements, making it relevant for users who need a VPN client that runs directly on a Mac rather than only in a browser or on a mobile device.
Key features
- Connect to a VPN server with one click
- Choose from VPN servers in 50+ countries
- Route selected apps and websites through the VPN
- Use Smart Mode to send only selected traffic through the VPN
- Run speed tests to compare servers
- Use leak protection features for DNS, IPv6, and WebRTC
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Safety overview
Status: Use with caution
Astrill’s network and filtering features are consistent with a VPN app, but this type of software can inspect and redirect network traffic, install networking components, and run with elevated privileges. Review the app’s requested permissions in System Settings, confirm that the signer and bundle ID shown on your Mac match the installed app, and use it only if you trust the VPN provider with your browsing metadata and connection handling.
Recommendation: Keep Astrill if you actively use its VPN service on this Mac. If you no longer use the service or do not want a third-party VPN managing network traffic, uninstall it through the app’s normal removal method to avoid unnecessary background networking components or login items.
Common paths
/Applications/Astrill.app
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