Get a powerful VPN for Mac

Get a free trial of Norton VPN to encrypt your connection, help protect your data from hackers, and access the content you love.

Get a powerful VPN for Mac

Get a free trial of Norton VPN to access the content you love.

Get a powerful VPN for Mac

Get a free trial of Norton VPN to access the content you love.

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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 end-to-end 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.

Bank-grade
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On-the-go access
No-log policy
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Selecting a VPN region or server to connect to with Norton Secure VPN for Mac.

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. Help secure your personal data and unlock your favorite content with Norton VPN. Download one of the best Mac VPNs today and try it for free.

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

  • Power Eraser

    Bank-grade encryption

    We use bank-grade encryption technology to create a secure tunnel between your Mac and the VPN server. 

  • Norton Safe Search

    Unmatched freedom

    Get easy access to your favorite sites and streaming services wherever you connect from.

  • Rebootable Recovery

    Secure public Wi-Fi

    Help protect the personal data you send over unsecured public Wi-Fi networks 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-tracking technology, Norton VPN helps stop advertisers and others from following you online.

  • Region selection

    Connect to high-speed servers all around the world for a reliable connection no matter which location you choose.

How to set up a VPN on Mac 

In just a few simple steps, you can easily download a VPN for Mac and set it up on your Apple computer. 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 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 as you normally would with your new 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 Secure VPN for Mac lets you see a map showing the location your VPN is connecting through.

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.

Connect through a variety of server locations across six continents with Norton Secure VPN for Mac.
Work and play online from anywhere

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

Norton Secure VPN for Mac helps you hide your personal data and block tracking.

Hide your data

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

Get a powerful VPN for all your devices

With plans covering up to 10 Mac, iOS, Android, and PC devices, Norton VPN can help you protect your whole family’s online activity with just a signal account.

  • Norton Safe Search

    iPhone/iPad

    Browse, watch, and shop privately on your iPhone or iPad with a dedicated VPN for iOS.

  • Power Eraser

    Android

    Encrypt your internet data and stream on the go with Norton VPN for Android.

  • Rebootable Recovery

    Windows

    Help protect your IP address, browsing activity, and sensitive communications with Norton VPN for Windows.

Strengthen your privacy with Norton VPN for Mac

Norton VPN for Mac is a powerful and reliable online privacy tool that lets you connect to high-speed servers across the world. Install Norton VPN to help keep your online activity private, protect the personal data you share, and access your favorite content. Try it free today.

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 fast 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 airtight privacy and security with exceptional 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 helps to give you online privacy, anonymity, and security against anyone who may want to snoop on your IP address, gain access to your Wi-Fi connection, or intercept 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 plan, you can use Norton VPN on up to ten devices across the most popular operating systems — Mac, iOS, Android, and Windows — in a single subscription.

System Requirements

Norton VPN is available for Windows™ PC, Mac®, iOS and Android™ devices. 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

Mac OS X 10.12.x (Sierra) or later

Android™ Operating Systems

Androids running 8.0 or later. Must have Google Play app installed.

iOS Operating Systems

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

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