Create a VPN on an Apple Mac

• Open System Preferences and then Network
• Click the + symbol in the bottom left hand corner of the window
• Select VPN

• Change the VPN type to PPTP
• Change the Service name to the name of you company
• Click create
• Type in the server address as directed by your support technician
• Set the account name which is generally your username for your company logon
• Click the Authentication button and type in your password
• Click the box to Show VPN status in the menu bar
• Click Apply
• You should now see the network symbol in your top right hand status bar
• Click the network symbol

 

• Click the "Company" name
• Click the network symbol, it will show a timer if connected
• To disconnect click the network symbol and Disconnect "Company"

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