---
type: concept
title: VPN macOS Configuration
tags: [vpn, macos, configuration, network-security]
related: [openvpn-connect, nutzerzertifikate, p12-file, zentraler-nutzeraccount]
created: 2026-06-30
updated: 2026-06-30
sources: ["output/rz_uni_greifswald_de_dienste_technische-infrastruktur_vpn_macos.md", "output/rz_uni_greifswald_de_dienste_technische_infrastruktur_vpn_macos.md"]
---

# VPN macOS Configuration

The configuration of VPN access on macOS allows users to securely access the internal network of the [[universitat-greifswald]] from remote locations.

## Setup Process
The setup follows a strict sequence to ensure successful authentication:

1. **Software Installation**: Install the [[openvpn-connect]] app and accept the data privacy agreement.
2. **Profile Reset**: Existing profiles must be deleted via the edit (pencil) icon to avoid conflicts.
3. **Certificate Import**: 
   - Navigate to `Menu ☰` $\rightarrow$ `Import Profile` $\rightarrow$ `UPLOAD FILE`.
   - Select the `.p12` [[nutzerzertifikate]] file.
   - Enter the certificate password.
   - **Note**: If the error `"PKCS12 Import Failed"` appears, it should be ignored; success can be verified in `Menu ☰` $\rightarrow$ `Certificates & Tokens`.
4. **Profile Import**:
   - Import the university VPN profile (via double-click or `UPLOAD FILE`).
   - Enter the [[zentraler-nutzeraccount]] username.
   - Use the **Assign** button under "Certificate and Key" to link the previously imported user certificate.
5. **Connection**: Click **CONNECT** and authenticate with the account password.

## Connection Management
- **Establish**: Click the gray toggle button next to the profile and enter the password.
- **Terminate**: Click the green toggle button to disconnect.
