This article will guide you stepwise to install Bitdefender VPN on Mac. macOS Sierra (10.12) or a newer version is required to run Bitdefender VPN for Mac. With Bitdefender VPN you can keep your data private each time you connect to unsecured wireless networks while in airports, malls, cafés, or hotels. This way, unfortunate situations such as theft of personal data, or attempts to make your device’s IP address accessible to hackers can be avoided.
You can get Bitdefender VPN for macOS on the product page, via Bitdefender Central, or via the Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac user interface. Select one of the following installation methods to expand it and learn more:
The easiest way to get Bitdefender VPN for macOS is to download it on the product page. 1. Go to the Mac on which you want to install Bitdefender VPN, launch a web browser, and visit www.bitdefender.com/solutions/vpn/download 2. Save the bitdefender_vpn file on your system when prompted. 3. Once the download completes open your Downloads folder and double-click the ‘Bitdefender_VPN.dmg’ file to begin the installation. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Bitdefender VPN on your Mac. Click the ‘Continue’ button. 5. Click ‘Agree’ after you read and agree to the terms of the software license agreement. 6. Next, click the ‘Install’ button. 7. Enter an administrator username and password, then click ‘Install Software’ and wait until the installation completes. 8. At the end of the installation will be notified that a system extension signed by Bitdefender has been blocked. This is not an error, only a security check. Click ‘Open Security Preferences’. 9. In the Security & Privacy window click the lock icon in the bottom left corner to unlock it. 10. Enter an administrator username and password, then press ‘Unlock’ to confirm the action. 11. Now click the ‘Allow’ button on the right-hand side of the Security & Privacy window to load Bitdefender’s system extension. 12. You should see a small shield icon on the macOS menu bar in the upper right corner of the screen. It’s the Bitdefender VPN icon. Click on this shield to bring up the VPN, then sign in to your Bitdefender Central account using your username and password. If you don’t have an account already, please sign up for one. 13. At this point, if a Bitdefender Premium VPN subscription isn’t active in your Central account, you can either: 14. To complete the installation, enable the VPN protection. On the Bitdefender VPN interface, press the power button to connect. NOTE: On macOS Catalina (10.15.4) and later, the following message will appear the first time you connect to Bitdefender VPN: Allow Bitdefender VPN to run. Simply follow the steps below to allow the VPN connection. • Click the ‘Open System Preferences’ button from the ‘Allow Bitdefender VPN to run’ message. • This will open the Security & Privacy window. Click the lock icon in the bottom left corner to make the changes. • When prompted, enter your macOS administrator credentials, then press ‘Unlock’. • Next, click the ‘Allow‘ button located in the lower right-hand corner of the Security & Privacy window. • Your Mac will display a dialog asking to add the VPN configuration profile. Choose ‘Allow’. Congratulations! The Bitdefender VPN app has been successfully installed on your Mac. The easiest way to install Bitdefender VPN on Mac is to get it on the product page. You can also install the Bitdefender VPN app through your online account – Bitdefender Central. Bitdefender Central is a centralized platform for managing all your Bitdefender products and services. Here, you can activate your Bitdefender subscription using the activation code purchased or received as a present, and install Bitdefender on any device. For more information, read – What is Bitdefender Central & How to use it. 1. Launch a web browser, visit https://central.bitdefender.com and sign in to your Bitdefender Central account. 2. Go to the menu icon 3. In the My Devices section, click ⊕ Install Bitdefender products on your devices. 4. Choose ‘VPN’ in the selection screen. 5. At this point, if you access Bitdefender Central from the Mac on which you want to install the VPN, choose ‘This device’. If you access Bitdefender Central from another device, choose ‘Other devices’. You can then email a download link to your Mac. 6. In both scenarios, a message will prompt you to download Bitdefender VPN. Save the app on your Mac. 7. Once the download completes, open the ‘Downloads’ folder and double-click the Bitdefender .pkg file to begin the installation. 8. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Bitdefender VPN on your Mac. Click the ‘Continue’ button. 9. Click ‘Agree’ after you read and agree to the terms of the software license agreement. 10. Next, click the ‘Install’ button. 11. Enter an administrator username and password, then click ‘Install Software’ and wait until the installation completes. 12. At the end of the installation will be notified that a system extension signed by Bitdefender has been blocked. This is not an error, only a security check. Click ‘Open Security Preferences’. 13. In the Security & Privacy window click the lock icon in the bottom left corner to unlock it. 14. Enter an administrator username and password, then press ‘Unlock’ to confirm the action. 15. Now click the ‘Allow’ button on the right-hand side of the Security & Privacy window to load Bitdefender’s system extension. 16. You should see a small shield icon on the macOS menu bar in the upper right corner of the screen. It’s the Bitdefender VPN icon. Click on this shield to bring up the VPN, then sign in to your Bitdefender Central account using your username and password. If you don’t have an account already, please sign up for one. 17. At this point, if a Bitdefender Premium VPN subscription isn’t active in your Central account, you can either: • Opt for the free version of Bitdefender VPN by selecting ‘Start Trial’. You benefit from a 200 MB daily traffic quota included in Bitdefender VPN free (or 500 MB with Bitdefender Small Office Security subscriptions). • Upgrade to the Bitdefender Premium VPN version by redeeming an activation code or by purchasing a Premium VPN subscription from the available offers. With Bitdefender Premium VPN you enjoy unlimited traffic and the VPN server of your choice. Learn how to upgrade your Bitdefender VPN subscription from Free to Premium VPN on macOS. 18. To complete the installation, enable the VPN protection. On the Bitdefender VPN interface, press the power button to connect. NOTE: On macOS Catalina (10.15.4) and later, the following message will appear the first time you connect to Bitdefender VPN: Allow Bitdefender VPN to run. Simply follow the steps below to allow the VPN connection. • Click the ‘Open System Preferences’ button from the ‘Allow Bitdefender VPN to run’ message. • This will open the Security & Privacy window. Click the lock icon in the bottom left corner to make the changes. • When prompted, enter your macOS administrator credentials, then press ‘Unlock’. • Next, click the ‘Allow‘ button located in the lower right-hand corner of the Security & Privacy window. • Your Mac will display a dialog asking to add the VPN configuration profile. Choose ‘Allow’. Congratulations! The Bitdefender VPN app has been successfully installed on your Mac. If Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac is already protecting your macOS device, Bitdefender VPN may be installed through this security solution and used every time you want to add an extra layer of protection to your connection. The VPN app serves as a tunnel between your device and the network you connect to, securing your connection, encrypting the data using bank-grade encryption, and hiding your IP address wherever you are. Here’s how to install Bitdefender VPN via the Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac user interface: 1. Click the ‘Privacy’ icon on the left sidebar of the Bitdefender interface. 2. In the VPN pane, click ‘Install’. 3. After a short wait, Bitdefender VPN is installed and ready to be used on your Mac. 4. To enable the VPN protection, click the power button in the middle of the interface. NOTE: On macOS Catalina (10.15.4) and later, the following message will appear the first time you connect to Bitdefender VPN: Allow Bitdefender VPN to run. Simply follow the steps below to allow the VPN connection. • Click the ‘Open System Preferences’ button from the ‘Allow Bitdefender VPN to run’ message. • This will open the Security & Privacy window. Click the lock icon in the bottom left corner to make the changes. • When prompted, enter your macOS administrator credentials, then press ‘Unlock’. • Next, click the ‘Allow‘ button located in the lower right-hand corner of the Security & Privacy window. • Your Mac will display a dialog asking to add the VPN configuration profile. Choose ‘Allow’. Congratulations! The Bitdefender VPN app has been successfully installed on your Mac.How to install Bitdefender VPN on Mac from the product page
How to install Bitdefender VPN on Mac via Bitdefender Central
in the upper-left corner of the Bitdefender Central page, then select ‘My Devices’.
How to install Bitdefender VPN on Mac via Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac
If you managed to follow all the steps provided in this comprehensive guide, Bitdefender VPN should now be installed on your Mac. Check out this article to learn more about the app – How to use Bitdefender VPN for Mac: Interface, Connection, Settings.
Install Bitdefender VPN on Mac to keep your online identity and activities safe from hackers, ISPs, and snoops