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Macs are often praised for their security out of the box, but when it comes to internet traffic, a Mac is just as exposed as any other device. By default, your Mac’s network communications can be intercepted or monitored, especially on untrusted networks. A VPN on macOS is the solution to ensure that everything you do online with your Mac – whether it’s an iMac at home or a MacBook on the go – is encrypted and private.
Anyone provides a native macOS VPN client (lightweight and compatible with modern Apple Silicon Macs as well as older Intel ones) that seamlessly integrates with your system. Once connected, you can use the internet normally while Anyone works in the background to route your data through its decentralized network, hiding your Mac’s IP and encrypting your connection.
Many Mac users might feel a bit more secure against viruses or malware (and macOS does have strong defenses), but none of that stops an eavesdropper on the network or an ISP from seeing your traffic. For example, if you’re on your MacBook at a coffee shop, the fact that it’s a Mac doesn’t prevent someone with packet-sniffing software from potentially capturing your login cookies or snooping on which sites you visit.
A VPN protects against that. Also, macOS has various apps (think of all the software you run: browsers, messaging apps, cloud backups) that send data out – some might not always use secure connections unless forced. A VPN adds that safety net by encapsulating all traffic in encryption.
Additionally, Mac users often are freelancers, creatives, or business folks who travel. That means connecting your Mac to many different networks. Using Anyone on your Mac ensures that no matter which Wi-Fi or Ethernet you plug into, your data remains yours. And like on other platforms, a VPN on Mac lets you evade content restrictions – perhaps you’re in a location where certain developer resources or social sites are blocked, or you want to watch a streaming service not available in your region – simply fire up Anyone and pick an appropriate exit country.
The Anyone app for macOS has a clean interface in line with Mac aesthetics. It lives in your menu bar (near the Wi-Fi and battery icons). A quick click lets you connect or disconnect, and choose routes if needed. It’s fully compatible with the latest macOS versions (including Ventura and beyond).
Installation is straightforward: it comes signed (if distributed via App Store or notarized by Apple, depending on how we deliver it), so you won’t have to jump through hoops – just drag-and-drop into Applications or run the installer package. We’ve optimized the client to work efficiently with macOS networking. Once connected, you’ll see a VPN icon (macOS shows a small VPN indicator when an interface is up). All your applications – Safari, Chrome, Mail, Zoom calls, etc. – now use the VPN by default.
Apple has introduced some privacy features (like iCloud Private Relay for Safari if you have iCloud+, which is somewhat VPN-like for web traffic). However, iCloud Private Relay only covers Safari and a few DNS requests – it’s not a full VPN and it’s not available for all traffic or all regions.
Using Anyone covers everything, and it’s under your control. Also, with Anyone, you’re using a decentralized network rather than relying on Apple’s relay nodes; it’s a different approach that can give you more flexibility (like choosing exit regions freely, not just what Apple allows). For the truly privacy-conscious Mac user, running a trustworthy VPN is a must. It ensures that even your ISP can’t build an advertising profile on you and that no matter which app is phoning home, it does so securely.
• Install the App: Download the Anyone Mac client from our website or the App Store (if available there). If downloading directly, open the .dmg and drag the app to Applications. On first open, you may need to approve in Security & Privacy (since it’s from an identified developer). After that, it will launch and ask for necessary permissions to create a VPN profile (macOS will prompt you to allow adding VPN configurations – you should approve this).
• Connect with One Click: Click the Anyone icon in the menu bar and hit Connect. By default, it will choose an optimal relay path. The first time, macOS might ask for your admin password to allow the VPN adapter to be created – this is normal. Once connected, the icon might change (maybe show a lock symbol or turn green). You can now use the internet normally, but with your connection encrypted. Verify by checking your IP via an online service – it should differ from your original.
• Configure Preferences: Perhaps you want Anyone to auto-start when you log in to your Mac. You can enable this in the app’s preferences or by adding it to Login Items in System Settings. There may also be an option for a kill-switch on Mac (some VPN apps provide an “Disconnect on sleep” or “Block connections without VPN” feature). If available, enable that to prevent traffic leaks if the VPN disconnects unexpectedly. Another tip: if you frequently access certain local devices (like a network printer or local server), you might consider using “split tunneling” if supported – but currently, Anyone focuses on full-tunnel for privacy, so everything goes through the VPN. You can always temporarily disconnect when accessing internal LAN resources if needed.
• Enjoy Unrestricted Use: Now your Mac is protected and free to browse. You can stream content, video chat, send emails, all with the confidence that they’re encrypted beyond the local network. If you go from home to the office to a café, keep Anyone on – your Mac will transition between networks and maintain the VPN (you might see a brief reconnect). It’s hassle-free once set up.
Should you ever need to disconnect (perhaps a particular site or service absolutely won’t work over VPN, though rare), just toggle it off from the menu bar. You can reconnect after. The ease of the Mac client means you likely will just leave it on most of the time, which is ideal from a privacy standpoint.
