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Get a 30-day free trial of Norton VPN to access the content you love. Payment method and subscription required. Details below*

Get a powerful VPN

Get a 30-day free trial of Norton VPN to access the content you love. Payment method and subscription required. Details below*

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Download a VPN for Mac

Sharing sensitive information over unsecured networks is risky. A Mac VPN can help shield the data you send and receive with powerful encryption. Get Norton VPN to help keep your internet connection private, prevent hackers from stealing your personal data, and access the content you love. Try it free today.

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More secure and private browsing with a VPN for Mac

Your Mac® browsing activity may be just as exposed and vulnerable as on any other platform. Using a VPN encrypts your online connection to help keep your browsing private, even on public Wi-Fi. Secure your personal data and unlock your favorite content with Norton VPN. Download our best Mac VPN today and try it for free.

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Why you should use a VPN on your iMac, MacBook, or Mac mini

  • Power Eraser

    Bank-grade encryption

    We use best-in-class encryption technology with a kill switch fail-safe to maintain a secure tunnel between your Mac and the VPN server.

  • Norton Safe Search

    Unmatched freedom

    Change your location for unbeatable access to all your favorite sites and streaming services no matter where you are.

  • Rebootable Recovery

    Secure public Wi-Fi

    Protect your sensitive personal data on unsecured public Wi-Fi so you can browse and shop in peace.

  • Reputation Report Card

    No-log policy

    What you do online is your business — that’s why Norton VPN doesn’t track or log your online activity.

  • Block ad-tracking

    With powerful ad-blocking technology, IP rotation, and double VPN features, Norton VPN helps stop advertisers and others from following you online.
     

  • Region selection

    Connect to any of our high-speed servers around the world for a reliable connection to over 100 VPN locations.

How to set up a VPN on Mac 

Downloading a VPN for Mac and setting it up on a computer takes just a few simple steps. Here’s how to install the Norton VPN app on your Mac:

Step 1
Set up an account

Follow the instructions to create a Norton account and start your free trial.

Step 2
Download the VPN

Download a free trial of Norton VPN and install it on your MacBook or other Mac computer.

Step 3
Launch the VPN

Turn on the VPN app and follow the onscreen instructions to choose a server, configure settings, and activate features.

Step 4
Browse securely

Start browsing the web privately as you normally would with your new top-performing Mac VPN.

Improve your Mac privacy with a VPN

Norton VPN for Mac provides you with security online and a private network that helps mask your location, shield your internet activity, and protect your identity.

Norton VPN for Mac automatically connected to the fastest server location.

Enjoy an even more secure macOS

A VPN gives your Mac ironclad online security and privacy and helps protect against snooping, man-in-the-middle attacks, and other hacking threats.

Selecting a server location in the Norton VPN for Mac app.

Work and play online from anywhere

A VPN masks your IP address and routes your traffic through a secure server, so you can work and play from anywhere. Connect through a variety of server locations across six continents. 

The Double VPN feature in Norton VPN for Mac.

Hide your data

With bank-grade encryption, your internet data travels through a secure virtual tunnel, helping to protect sensitive information like passwords and banking details.

Get a powerful VPN for all your devices

With plans covering up to 10 Mac, iOS, Android, PC, and smart TV devices, you can secure your whole family’s online activity with just a single account.

Strengthen your privacy with Norton VPN for Mac

Norton VPN for Mac is the ultimate online privacy tool that lets you establish a lightning-fast connection from anywhere in the world. Download Norton VPN to help keep your activity private, protect your personal data, and access your favorite content. Try it free today.

30-day free trial. Payment method and subscription required. Details below*

FAQs

Do you need a VPN on Mac?

If you use unsecured public Wi-Fi, bank or shop online, or share sensitive data over the internet, you need a VPN to help secure your connection and protect the information you send and receive. Given the breakneck connection speeds of premium VPN services and the range of other privacy and security benefits VPNs provide, like protection against online trackers, it’s worth getting a VPN and setting it to auto-connect whenever you go online.

Are Mac VPNs safe?

Mac VPNs are definitely safe to use, as long as you select VPN software from a reputable vendor. Dedicated Mac VPN apps like Norton VPN for Mac are designed from the ground up to provide seamless integration with macOS, marrying maximum privacy and security with flawless performance.

Do Macs have a built-in VPN?

Macs don’t have a built-in VPN. But they do have a VPN interface utility within the Network section of System Preferences/Settings that enables you to manually configure a VPN if you have the right credentials and other details needed to connect directly to a VPN server. Or you can download a VPN app like Norton VPN to set up, turn on, and customize your connection in just a few clicks.

What does Norton VPN for Mac do?

When connected to Norton VPN, the data you send and receive online is tunneled through an encrypted connection between your Mac and the VPN server. That gives you online privacy, anonymity, and security against cybercriminals — preventing them from seeing your IP address, gaining access to your Wi-Fi connection, or intercepting the data you share while you browse.

Can I use Norton VPN for Mac on other devices at the same time?

If you choose a multi-device subscription, you can use Norton VPN for Mac while you’re using the VPN client on other devices at the same time. You can include up to ten macOS, iOS, Windows, Android, and smart TV devices in a single subscription plan.

System Requirements

Available for Windows™ PC, Mac®, iOS and Android™ devices:

Norton VPN is compatible with PCs, Mac, Android smartphones and tablets, iPads, and iPhones. Norton VPN may be used on the specified number of devices – with unlimited use during the subscription term. 

Windows™ Operating Systems

Microsoft Windows 7 (all versions) with Service Pack 1 (SP 1) or later

Microsoft Windows 8/8.1 (all versions)

Microsoft Windows 10 (all versions), except Windows 10 in S mode

Microsoft Windows 11 (all versions), except Windows 11 in S mode

Mac® Operating Systems

Current and previous two versions of Mac OS.

Android™ Operating Systems

Androids running 8.0 or later.

iOS Operating Systems

iPhones or iPads running the current and previous two versions of Apple® iOS.

Note: Mac, Apple, and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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