Private Internet Access
Universal version latest seen at v3.7.2 · Reported by 40 Macs in the community.
All sighted native versions (7):
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Private Internet Access is a consumer-focused VPN service and client for macOS that encrypts your internet traffic and masks your IP address. It is used by privacy-conscious individuals, journalists, activists, and ordinary users seeking to protect their browsing from ISP monitoring, public Wi-Fi eavesdropping, and website tracking. The app routes traffic through PIA's global server network, offers a no-logging policy, includes a kill switch, and supports split tunneling (with some recent restrictions on newer macOS versions). It is available as a standalone app with a monthly or yearly subscription.
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1 suggestionA native Apple Silicon (Universal Binary) build of Private Internet Access has been confirmed running on real Macs. Anyone still running an older Intel-only build under Rosetta will experience better performance and battery life on M-series Macs after updating to the latest version. Download the current macOS client from the official PIA website at privateinternetaccess.com, and the installer will automatically serve the native Universal Binary on Apple Silicon hardware. Your VPN settings and account information will carry over without any reconfiguration needed.
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