Overview of VPN Tracker Features

The market leading VPN client for Mac

VPN Tracker is the leading VPN client for Apple macOS / Mac OS X. VPN Tracker is compatible with almost all IPSec, OpenVPN, L2TP, PPTP*, SSTP*, Fortinet SSL* based VPN gateways and firewalls. VPN Tracker 365 supports industry standard VPN protocols (IPsec, OpenVPN, L2TP, PPTP*, SonicWALL SSL, SSTP*, Fortinet SSL*, Cisco AnyConnect SSL (Beta)*, and is compatible with all major VPN brands and gateways by leading manufacturers.

Check out all technical details and system requirements.
*Exclusively available with VPN Tracker 365 Pro, VIP, Consultant, Team Member and Team Member Plus (PPTP VPN also included with VPN Tracker 365 Standard up to and including macOS 10.15 Catalina)

For Remote Work

Easily configure and set up VPN on your Mac

VPN Tracker is universal. It is not tied to a single VPN device, manufacturer, or proprietary solution. To make it even easier to connect, VPN Tracker supports various standards and vendor-specific protocols for automatic configuration and authentication.

Industry Standards

Support for IPsec, as well as OpenVPN, L2TP, PPTP*, SSTP* and Fortinet SSL*-based VPNs and even SonicWALL SSL - means VPN Tracker 365 works with almost any VPN gateway brand.

Cisco AnyConnect SSL and Cisco EasyVPN

With support for Cisco AnyConnect SSL and Cisco EasyVPN, you don't need to worry about configuring IP addresses, remote networks, or various other settings. VPN Tracker 365 will talk to your Cisco VPN gateway behind the scenes to figure all that out automatically.

Mode Config

If you're connecting to a NETGEAR, Juniper Networks or LANCOM VPN gateway, VPN Tracker can use Mode Config to automatically obtain IP addresses and DNS settings.

SonicWALL support: SSL VPN and Simple Client Provisioning

VPN Tracker is the only VPN client for Mac with support for SonicWALL Simple Client Provisioning (SCP) and SSL VPN, making it fast and easy to conenct to any SonicWALL VPN.

Mobile User VPN for WatchGuard

VPN Tracker for Mac supports WatchGuard Mobile User VPN: IP addresses and DNS settings are automatically configured, so getting set up is a breeze.

Hybrid Mode Authentication

VPN Tracker supports Hybrid Mode Authentication for CheckPoint and other VPN devices.

Password management

Having to re-enter your VPN password and user credentials each time you connect can become tedious and slow down your productivity. VPN Tracker 365 takes care of VPN password management on your personal devices, allowing you to get connected faster.

Secure password sync for all your connections

VPN Tracker 365 securely stores all your connection-specific passwords and pre-shared keys,so you can connect to your VPN instantly every time - including passwords and login information for Cisco AnyConnect SSL VPN and SonicWALL SSL VPN.

Store passwords across personal devices

Cloud-based storage options like TeamCloud and Personal Safe, which are included in all VPN Tracker 365 plans, mean you can seamlessly access connections and store credentials across your personal devices – secured using end-to-end encryption.

2-factor: Go beyond passwords

VPN Tracker 365 also offers support for two-factor authentication (2FA, MFA, OTP) based on X.509 certificates, OTP authenticator apps like Google Authenticator, Duo etc. or smart cards, and PKI tokens. Hardware-based one-time passcode tokens and hardware security tokens such as YubiKey, RSA SecurID, or FortiToken for FortiGate devices also work great with VPN Tracker 365 through Extended Authentication (XAUTH).

Support for OpenVPN and SonicWALL SSL

VPN Tracker 365 offers exclusive support for OpenVPN and SonicWALL SSL connections. VPN Tracker 365 regular plan allows you to create only one single OpenVPN and one single SonicWALL SSL connection, whereas PRO and VIP customers can securely use multiple simultaneous VPN connections on one Mac.

OpenVPN connections

VPN Tracker 365 supports OpenVPN connections on numerous VPN gateways. Discover more from our Compatibility Guides. You can also easily import your existing OpenVPN connections to use in VPN Tracker 365 thanks to the convenience of .ovpn configuration files.

SonicWALL SSL VPN connections

With VPN Tracker 365, you can seamlessly connect to any SonicWALL SSL VPN – all you need is a server address and domain to get started. VPN Tracker 365 offers full compatibility with MobileConnect and NetExtender style SonicWALL SSL VPN connections.

Connections with other VPN standards

OpenVPN and SonicWALL SSL connections can be used simultaneously alongside IPSec, L2TP, PPTP*, SSTP* or Fortinet SSL* connections in VPN Tracker 365 Pro, VIP and Consultant on one Mac.

VPN Tracker employs the highest security standards

VPN Tracker is built with the security of your network connections on your Mac in mind. We have integrated the latest security standards to make VPN Tracker secure and ready for the future – no matter what edition of VPN Tracker you're using.

macOS Security foundation

Security is the top priority for VPN Tracker and it supports the latest macOS security features: Passwords are stored securely in Keychain, and technologies such as code signing, Secure Kernel Extension Authentication, 64 bit, XPC services, and more work to protect your data.

Military-grade encryption standards

VPN Tracker supports encryption up to AES-256 to satisfy even the most demanding standards set by military organizations, enterprises and government. Supported hash algorithms include SHA-2, and Diffie-Hellman (DH) Groups up to group 18 (8192 bit) for keys.

End-to-End Encryption for cloud-based services

Enjoy peace of mind when storing connections and passwords in the cloud: VPN Tracker 365 TeamCloud and Personal Safe use the highest end-to-end encryption standards, keeping your organization’s sensitive data private and secure across all your team’s devices. Learn more.

VPN Shortcuts - Get more done over VPN

VPN Tracker gives you one-click access to the files, documents and applications you need to do your work over your VPN connections. Build your own VPN Shortcuts and improve productivity for yourself and the VPN Tracker users you support.

Structure your daily routine

Add shortcuts for the applications, file servers and other data you need for everyday tasks and workflows.

Automate with AppleScript

Add AppleScripts and Automator workflows to your VPN Shortcuts to make even the most complex tasks simple for your users.

Making VPN easy for everyone

VPN Shortcuts makes working over VPN easy for everyone: click a shortcut and VPN Tracker can connect your VPN and open the server you need to get to work.

Projects and customers

If you support multiple clients, VPN Tracker can help you keep track of all the different servers and hosts, so everything is neatly organized and ready to go.

Remote desktops & VMs

Integrate virtual machines and remote desktop applications to your VPN Shortcuts, including Parallels, VMWare, Apple Remote Desktop, Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection, VNC and CoRD.

Video Tutorial

VPN Tracker Connection Checker

"Will my VPN work here?" We’ve all been there: you get to the hotel, connect to the WiFi… and your VPN isn’t working. Is it your VPN? The WiFi? Karma? Now, thanks to VPN Tracker 365 Connection Checker, you’ll know right away. Connection Checker is a new service that automatically tests new network environments and figures out, which VPN standards are supported, so you don’t waste time. Connection Checker quickly connects to VPN Tracker 365 servers and figures out, which settings to use for successful VPN connections. Connect, check, go.

Supported protocols

Test whether your internet will work with IPsec, L2TP, OpenVPN or SonicWALL SSL VPN.
Indicator badges for all your connections
Quick mini overview in the connection list

Professional Connection Checker

PRO VIP CONSULTANT

For Pros & Consultants, VPN Tracker 365 Pro now also includes...

An overview of all network environments you’ve tested
Check all supported protocols – not just the ones your connections use
Advanced settings

Test all protocols

PRO VIP CONSULTANT

Find out which VPN protocols will work:

IPsec
L2TP
OpenVPN
SonicWALL SSL

Securely connect to your VPN from anywhere

Whether you are at an airport or using the hotel's WiFi, VPN Tracker has built-in intelligence to get your Mac connected.

Network detection and auto-configuration

VPN Tracker 365 automatically detects the settings required for your internet connection and sets the right the NAT-Traversal settings – one less thing to take care of.

Stay connected

VPN Tracker's advanced rekeying ability means your connections will stay connected longer and more reliably than other VPN clients. And with support for Dead-peer-detection (DPD) and automatic DHCP lease-renewal over VPN, nothing will interrupt your work.

End VPN connections safely

VPN Tracker can automatically quit applications, disconnect servers and close databases before the VPN is disconnected from your Mac, preventing annoying error messages and data loss.

VPN Tracker Personal Safe

VPN Tracker Personal Safe keeps your VPN connections safe, backed-up and ready to use on your other personal Mac. Using state-of-the-art cryptography, Personal Safe uses encryption, so only you can access your connections.

Security

Personal Safe adds an additional level of security to your connections: all your connection details are encrypted using a highly-secure key (Argon3 + PKTNY) that only you can unlock.

Backup

Lost or broken Mac? Personal Safe keeps your connections safe, so you can instantly get them on your new Mac. Sign in with your secure key and they are instantly downloaded and ready to go.

Move connections to a new Mac

Switch to a new MacBook? With Personal Safe, all your connections are immediately available on your new Mac – securely and effortlessly.

See our Frequently Asked Questions to get more information about Personal Safe.

To dive deep into technical details of the security concept of Personal Safe download the Whitepaper.

VPN Tracker World Connect - Business-grade VPN service

Are you a business traveller? VPN Tracker World Connect makes any internet connection a secure connection - Whether you're using the hotspot in your hotel, café, or the lounge at an airport.

Your fastest way to a safer internet

Automatically protect your data on the internet with VPN Tracker World Connect – a VPN service for business users. Busines-class security for highest security requirements.

Top level security and highly trustworthy

Is your VPN provider trustworthy? VPN Tracker is a professional solution with years of experience. The first choice for every business and users with highest security requirements.

Simultaneous VPN usage

Use VPN Tracker Company Connect and VPN Tracker World Connect simultaneously. Intelligent routing allows you to run both VPNs side by side – exclusively available with VPN Tracker 365.

VPN Tracker - Ready for the future

As the market-leading VPN solution for macOS / Mac OS X, VPN Tracker is constantly one step ahead. VPN Tracker is a full 64-bit application and is ready for the Internet of tomorrow with support for IPv6.

Native 64-bit performance

As a 100% 64-bit application, VPN Tracker takes advantage of the most advanced and performance driven features of macOS.

IPv6 support

VPN Tracker fully supports IPv6 internet connections, so you're ready to connect, whatever your ISP is using.

#1 VPN client for macOS / OS X

VPN Tracker is designed for Macs and backed by years of experience building VPN for Apple platforms. VPN Tracker supports all versions of macOS / OS X – check our Compatibility Guide for details.

For Pros

Network Scanner for remote VPN networks

PRO VIP CONSULTANT

The Network Scanner in VPN Tracker Pro gives Mac users a complete overview of all devices in their network. While scanning, VPN Tracker recognizes the type of device, detects the operating system it is running, and displays available services for direct access.

Scan for devices and services

VPN Tracker's Network Scanner can automatically scan for the most frequently used network services and can be customized to scan other services or ports. Find file shares, remote administration, screen sharing, databases, web and mail servers, etc.

Find and connect with remote VPN devices

With just one click of a button, the VPN Tracker Network Scanner connects you to your device or network service within your VPN. Need a host's IP address elsewhere? No problem, simply copy and paste it.

Detect operating systems

The Network Scanner automatically recognizes different kinds of devices and operating systems within your VPN and groups devices and services accordingly.

Quick overview of your VPN with your Mac

Display scan results by IP address, host name and operating system, or sort according to services. Filtering and website previews give you an instant overview of the remote network you're securely connected to by VPN.

Accounting made easy with VPN Tracker

PRO VIP CONSULTANT

VPN Tracker Pro pays off quickly for Apple consultants and business users. The integrated Accounting function takes care of time-tracking, eliminating the end of the month burden of adding up consulting time.

Keep track of VPN connection time

Track and export a log of all your VPN connections, including connection times, IP addresses, traffic, and duration. Add comments for later reference and export to your billing or time-tracking tool.

Export accounting data

Export to Numbers, Excel, or to billing systems using a customizable CSV export. Enter a reference number or organization to easily match accounting records with your billing system.

Use multiple VPN connections on your Mac

Connect to multiple VPNs simultaneously on one Mac and organize large numbers of connections with search and groups – perfect for power users and consultants.

Group and organize

PRO VIP CONSULTANT

Group your VPN connections by project or client, so you have everything in one place. Got a lot of connections? Use search to quickly jump to a particular VPN connection or client.

Manage your VPNs from the menu bar

Check your connection status and start or stop any VPN connection right from the menu bar.

Rule-based auto-connect

VPN Tracker can automatically connect or disconnect your VPN in certain network locations, on specific wifi networks, or based on other rules, so your connection is always ready to go, when and where you need it.

InfiniConnect - Your VPN connection is always ready to go...

PRO VIP CONSULTANT

InfiniConnect is a new technology that automatically ensures your VPN connection is always up and ready to go.
On the move? Switching between WiFi access points? On a mobile connection? If your connection is dropped for any reason, InfiniConnect will automatically try to reconnect — for as long as it takes.

VPN Tracker 365 InfiniConnect automatically detects interruptions and reconnects your VPN, giving you peace of mind to focus on your work:

Automatically keeps your connection running at all times
Set it and forget it: your VPN is always ready to go
Customizable: Choose which connections to InfiniConnect

Video Tutorial:
How to use VPN Tracker InfiniConnect

Traffic Control - Take control of your VPN traffic

Don’t want to send traffic to certain IP address or subnets over VPN? Simply exclude them! Have a Host to Everywhere VPN but only need some addresses over VPN? Tell VPN Tracker to only send traffic to those IPs over VPN.

VPN for your Windows applications

Do you rely on your Windows applications? Why not share your secure connection with your Windows virtual machine: Access your SAP application, check email and appointments using Outlook, and open your Access database.

VPN for VMware and Parallels

Are you using VMware or Parallels on your Mac to run Windows? VPN Tracker shares your VPN with the Windows applications inside your virtual machine.

Microsoft Remote Desktop

Connect to remote Windows PCs with Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection with a single click, thanks to VPN Shortcuts.

VPN Shortcuts to Windows apps

Add VPN Shortcuts for your most frequently used apps from any Windows virtual machine – right alongside your favorite Mac apps.

For Teams

TeamCloud - Centralized security management for teams

VPN Tracker 365 TeamCloud is a centralized, cloud-based security management solution for teams, featuring the highest end-to-end encryption standards to keep your connection data secure.

Use TeamCloud to share and sync pre-configured VPN connections and Shortcuts with your team, carry out essential configuration updates remotely, and centrally manage endpoint security settings.

With TeamCloud you can:

Securely share company VPN connections and Shortcuts with colleagues
Update connections centrally and rollout changes across your team
Remotely delete connections with Remote Connection Wipe
Determine and configure endpoint security settings for users (coming later)

Who can use TeamCloud?

TeamCloud is available in all VPN Tracker 365 editions: Create and update VPN connections with VPN Tracker 365 Pro and VIP, receive pre-configured connections and Shortcuts with any VPN Tracker 365 edition. Learn more

Why should I use TeamCloud for my Team?

Seamless onboarding workflow for new team members: Minimise support issues thanks to pre-configured settings
VIP CONSULTANT TeamCloud Groups: Enjoy full control over your connections - with custom access controls
Hassle-free security updates: Instantly push connection changes with no end-user action required
Highest security standards guaranteed - with end-to-end encryption for all your connection data
More flexibility for remote working: Connections and essential Shortcuts all saved in your team’s account

TeamCloud benefits for consultants

PRO VIP CONSULTANT

Increased productivity: Easily share client connections with colleagues via one shared, central workspace
Autosync for connections means you always have access to the most up-to-date version
Support for up to 15 teams (with VPN Tracker 365 VIP): Join your client’s team and share a pre-configured connection with them

Export and deploy

PRO VIP CONSULTANT

VPN Tracker is easy to deploy within businesses or to customers. Export connections and VPN Shortcuts from VPN Tracker Pro, and manage users and plans using VPN Tracker's Team Management.

Enterprise rollout ready

It's quick and easy to distribute VPN Tracker workstations. Rollout VPN Tracker with a standard macOS installer package, making it easy to integrate with 3rd party deployment solutions.

Export Connections

VPN Tracker remembers your VPN connection's export settings including your pre-configured VPN Shortcuts. This speeds up large-scale deployments and makes configuration changes simple to roll out.

Take control of your VPNs

As an administrator or consultant, you have total control over the security settings for your VPN users. Whether passwords can be saved or settings seen or altered, is entirely up to you.

Team Management made easy

With VPN Tracker, you can comfortably roll-out VPN acces to your team: Invite new team members by email and pre-assign plans.

Invite team members

Long lists of licence keys to manage your team are a thing of the past. Just invite your team members via email and provide them with the VPN connection. That's it.

Manage VPN Tracker workstations

VPN Tracker team management makes it easy to manage team members, assign plans and will even ping admins as soon as a new member joins. Plan and manage your roll-out via an easy to use web interface.

Learn more about Team Management features...

When a MacBook gets lost: Delete VPN connections remotely

VPN Tracker 365 Remote Connection Wipe allows a Team Manager to remotely remove all team connections from a team member’s computer, when it gets lost or stolen. The 'Remote Connection Wipe' feature is included in all VPN Tracker 365 plans.

Why remotely delete a connection?

If a MacBook ever gets lost or stolen, there’s a risk that remote access to your network could fall into the wrong hands. With VPN Tracker 365 Remote Connection Wipe, you can prevent unauthorized VPN access by remotely deleting the connection.

Wiping a connection is better than locking

Remote Connection Wipe offers additional security by removing information about your VPN infrastructure. It also has the added benefit of allowing you to block VPN access for an individual user without having to distribute a new connection to your entire team.

Completely private & secure

VPN Tracker 365 Remote Wipe is designed and built to work without having any information about your connections. This gives you the convenience of remote access control, without exposing your connection information to cloud servers.

Tech Specs

System Requirements

VPN Tracker 365 is compatible with macOS Monterey and Macs with Apple M1 Chip (learn more). VPN Tracker 365 also supports macOS Big Sur, macOS Catalina, macOS Mojave 10.14, macOS High Sierra 10.13, macOS Sierra 10.12, and OS X El Capitan 10.11. Subscribers can also use all older VPN Tracker versions for legacy OS X 10.4 - 10.10 support. Contact us

VPN Technologies

VPN Standards

IPsec VPN
OpenVPN (with VPN Tracker 365)
L2TP VPN (with VPN Tracker 365)
PPTP VPN*
SonicWALL SSL VPN (with VPN Tracker 365)
SSTP VPN PRO VIP CONSULTANT
Fortinet SSL VPN PRO VIP CONSULTANT
Cisco AnyConnect SSL (Beta)* PRO VIP CONSULTANT

Automatic Configuration

Mode Config (NETGEAR, Juniper Networks ...)
Cisco AnyConnect SSL (Beta)*
Cisco EasyVPN
Cisco Meraki
WatchGuard Mobile User VPN
SonicWALL Simple Client Provisioning
SonicWALL DHCP over VPN
SonicWALL SSL VPN

Networking

Host-to-Network (Split-Tunneling)
Host-to-Everywhere (Tunnel All Traffic)
Host-to-Host
Network-to-Network PRO VIP CONSULTANT
Remote DNS
Reverse Remote DNS
IPv6

Security

Encryption Algorithms

AES-256, AES-192, AES-128 encryption
3DES, DES, DES-IV64, DES-IV32

Hash Algorithms

SHA-2 (SHA-256, SHA-384, SHA-512)
SHA-1
MD5

Diffie-Hellman (DH) Key Exchange

Groups 14 to 18 (up to 8192 bit)
Group 5 (1536 bit)
Group 2 (1024 bit)
Group 1 (768 bit)

Authentication

Pre-shared keys
RSA X.509 certificates
Extended Authentication (XAUTH)
Hybrid Mode (CheckPoint and others)

2-factor Authentication (2FA)

Smart cards and PKI tokens
Support for authenticator tokens (RSA SecurID, CryptoCard, etc.) through XAUTH.
Compatible with vendor specific 2FA tokens such as FortiToken for FortiGate devices
Two-factor authentication (2FA) via Google Authenticator/Duo for SonicWALL SSL connections

Getting and Staying Connected

Get Connected, Anywhere

NAT detection and NAT-Traversal (RFC 3947 including drafts)
Cisco UDP Encapsulation
Automatic VPN availability test: Determines whether to use IPsec passthrough or NAT-Traversal with your current Internet connection

Stay Connected

Rekeying
Dead Peer Detection (DPD)
Automatic DHCP Renewal

Ready to Help

Specific troubleshooting advice instead of cryptic log messages
Built-in help for every setting
Diagnostic tools built right in
One-click Technical Support Reports

Productivity

VPN Shortcuts - Your VPN Cockpit

Connect to file servers, remote desktop, and much more
Support for
- Mac (AFP), Windows (SMB/CIFS), FTP, WebDAV, NFS file servers
- Screen Sharing
- Apple Remote Desktop
- Microsoft Remote Desktop
- CoRD
- OS X Server
- FileMaker
- AppleScript
- Automator
- ...and any other application, file or URL your Mac can open!

Network Scanner

PRO VIP CONSULTANT

Explore the remote network of your VPN, assist users and locate hosts and services
OS Detection
Connect directly to hosts and services

Accounting

PRO VIP CONSULTANT

Document your work and bill your clients
Export to Numbers and Excel
Customizable CSV export for billing and time tracking systems

Automation

Actions at VPN connect and disconnect
Automatic clean disconnect of file servers
Notifications for important events

Streamlined User Interface

Condensed Layout PRO VIP CONSULTANT
Menu Bar Item
Hidden Dock icon
Connection groups PRO VIP CONSULTANT
Search PRO VIP CONSULTANT

Export and Deployment

Export connections and VPN Shortcuts
Lock connections to prevent users from modifying settings, storing passwords, etc.
Set up a standard VPN work environment for end users
Hassle-free license management that can be integrated into your asset and user management workflow
Ships as OS X installer package for use with industry-standard deployment solutions

Compatible Devices

Check if your device is compatible with VPN Tracker. If your vendor or device is not listed, chances are that your IPsec, OpenVPN, L2TP or PPTP VPN device will work anyway. More information

*Exclusively available with VPN Tracker 365 Pro, VIP, Consultant, Team Member and Team Member Plus (PPTP VPN also included with VPN Tracker 365 Standard up to and including macOS 10.15 Catalina)

The #1 VPN Client for Mac, iPhone and iPad

The #1 VPN Client for Mac, iPhone and iPad

The market leading VPN client for Mac

Easily configure and set up VPN on your Mac

Password management

Support for OpenVPN and SonicWALL SSL

VPN Tracker employs the highest security standards

VPN Shortcuts - Get more done over VPN

VPN Tracker Connection Checker

Securely connect to your VPN from anywhere

VPN Tracker Personal Safe

VPN Tracker World Connect - Business-grade VPN service

VPN Tracker - Ready for the future

Network Scanner for remote VPN networks

Accounting made easy with VPN Tracker

Use multiple VPN connections on your Mac

InfiniConnect - Your VPN connection is always ready to go...

Traffic Control - Take control of your VPN traffic

VPN for your Windows applications

TeamCloud - Centralized security management for teams

Export and deploy

Team Management made easy

When a MacBook gets lost: Delete VPN connections remotely

System Requirements

VPN Technologies

Security

Getting and Staying Connected

Productivity

Export and Deployment

Compatible Devices