OpenVPN Connect
OpenVPN Connect is a macOS VPN client that lets you import OpenVPN profiles and securely connect to company, school, or provider networks.
What is OpenVPN Connect?
OpenVPN Connect is a native macOS VPN client for connecting to OpenVPN-compatible servers and services. It helps users securely reach private company resources, school networks, lab environments, and other remote systems by importing a connection profile or using a server URL supplied by an administrator or VPN provider. The app is commonly used with OpenVPN Access Server, CloudConnexa, and other services built on the OpenVPN protocol. On Mac, it supports profile-based connections, authentication flows such as username and password or web-based sign-in, and app settings for connection behavior. It is intended for people who already have VPN access from an organization or provider rather than users looking for a built-in consumer VPN service. OpenVPN Connect is published by OpenVPN Inc.
Key features
- Import VPN profiles from a file or connection URL
- Connect to OpenVPN-compatible business, school, or provider networks
- Use authentication methods such as credentials and web-based sign-in
- Choose connection behavior such as protocol and timeout settings
- View connection details and status inside the app
- Launch automatically at startup if you enable that setting
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
This is legitimate VPN client software. It may request permission to add VPN configurations and route network traffic through a remote VPN server, which is normal for its purpose. The main practical privacy consideration is that your network traffic may be governed by the VPN service or organization you connect to, so use profiles from a trusted provider or administrator and review your organization’s VPN policy if applicable.
Recommendation: Keep OpenVPN Connect if you use an OpenVPN-based work, school, lab, or provider connection on your Mac. If you no longer use those VPN connections, you can remove the app, but any saved VPN profiles and quick access to those connections may be lost.
Common paths
/Applications/OpenVPN Connect/OpenVPN Connect.app
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