Step 1: Accessing Network Preferences

  1. Locate the Apple logo at the top left corner of your screen and click on it.
  2. From the dropdown menu, choose "System Preferences".
  3. Proceed by clicking on "Network".

Start by clicking on the Apple menu, situated at the top-left corner of your screen, and select System Preferences.

System Preferences Guide

Next, click on Network.

Network Guide

Step 2: Creating a New VPN Connection

  1. In the Network window, find the "+" button at the bottom left and click on it.
  2. From the Interface dropdown menu, opt for "VPN".
  3. In the VPN Type dropdown menu, choose "L2TP over IPsec".
  4. Provide a name for your VPN connection in the Service Name field. This can be any name you prefer.
  5. Conclude by clicking "Create".

In the Network window, click on the + symbol to initiate a new connection.

Plus Symbol Guide

Then, in the dropdown menu, set the interface to default, select the VPN Type as L2TP Over IPSec, and click on Create.

Dropdown Menu Guide

Step 3: Inputting VPN Server Details

  1. In the Server Address field, input the address of your VPN server.
  2. Provide your VPN account username in the Account Name field.

Server Address: Use one of the Zebravpn addresses (available in the client area)

Account Name: Your Zebravpn username. For entering the password and secret, click on the Authentication Setting.

Authentication Setting Guide

Step 4: Setting Up Authentication

  1. Click on the "Authentication Settings" button.
  2. In the Password field, input your VPN account password.
  3. Provide your VPN's shared secret in the Shared Secret field.
  4. Conclude by clicking "OK".

Input your password and secret (both can be found in the client area)

Entering Password Guide

To save the information, click on "Apply".

Apply Settings Guide

Finally, click on Connect to establish a connection to the server.

Connecting to VPN Guide

Step 5: Adjusting Advanced Settings

  1. Click on the "Advanced" button.
  2. Check the box labeled "Send all traffic over VPN connection".
  3. Conclude by clicking "OK".

Advanced Settings Guide

Step 6: Applying Settings

  1. Click "Apply" at the bottom right of the Network window to save your settings.

Apply Settings Guide

Step 7: Initiating the VPN Connection

  1. Click "Connect" to activate your VPN connection.