Mullvad VPN
Mullvad VPN is a macOS VPN app that encrypts internet traffic and lets you connect through servers in other locations for privacy and access control.
What is Mullvad VPN?
Mullvad VPN is a native macOS VPN app for routing your internet traffic through an encrypted tunnel. It is designed for people who want more privacy on public Wi‑Fi, a more controlled network path, or an easy way to use VPN servers in different locations from their Mac. The app lets you connect and switch server locations from a simple desktop interface, and it supports features such as split tunneling for selected apps. Mullvad also documents options for traffic obfuscation, multihop connections, and direct in-app support requests. This software is published by Mullvad VPN AB and is commonly used by privacy-focused users, remote workers, and travelers who want straightforward VPN controls on macOS.
Key features
- Connect your Mac to an encrypted VPN tunnel in a few clicks
- Change VPN server location directly from the desktop app
- Exclude selected apps from the VPN with split tunneling
- Use multihop and traffic obfuscation options for more flexible routing
- Submit support requests from inside the app
- Use WireGuard-based connections in the macOS app
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
Mullvad VPN is legitimate VPN software, and network access, background operation, and VPN-related permission prompts are normal for this type of app. It may run helper components so the VPN can reconnect reliably, apply split tunneling, or maintain leak protection. Because a VPN can handle all of your web traffic while connected, use it only if you want that behavior and keep the app updated so you receive current security fixes and compatibility updates.
Recommendation: Keep Mullvad VPN if you actively use it for private browsing, travel, remote work, or region-specific network access. If you no longer use this VPN service, you can remove the app and its support files to stop its background components and free space.
Common paths
/Applications/Mullvad VPN.app
Cache paths
~/Library/Caches/net.mullvad.vpn
Support paths
~/Library/Application Support/Mullvad VPN/var/root/Library/Application Support/Mullvad VPN/etc/mullvad-vpn
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/net.mullvad.vpn.plist
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