OpenVPN Connect

net.openvpn.OpenVPNConnect · Networking · v2.1

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About This App

OpenVPN Connect is an official VPN client application from OpenVPN that enables secure access to organization networks and VPN services. It allows users to import OpenVPN configuration profiles (typically .ovpn files), establish encrypted connections to remote VPN servers, and manage multiple connection profiles from the menu bar. It is widely used by businesses, remote workers, and individuals seeking privacy and secure access to corporate resources or public Wi-Fi protection. The app runs on macOS Big Sur through macOS Sequoia and supports both Intel and Apple Silicon architectures.

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OpenVPN Connect has shipped a native Apple Silicon build since version 3.4, released in 2023, and Apple Silicon support is now standard in all current releases. The latest version, 3.8.1 (released in October 2025), includes a completely redesigned user interface and improved macOS support through macOS Tahoe. Update by downloading the current installer from openvpn.net/client/ — the macOS installer automatically detects your chip architecture and installs the appropriate native or Intel build. Simply running the installer will provide you with the native Apple Silicon version if you have an M-series Mac, or you can select explicitly during installation. Anyone still running an older Intel-only build under Rosetta should expect noticeably better battery life and lower CPU usage after upgrading to the current native version.