VPN - Mac (Automatic Configuration)

Download MacOS VPN L2TP/IPsec Automatic Configurator for your institution [ 1 ];

Automatic configurator download

Execute the automatic configurator and select the "Continue" option when asked if you want to install a VPN;

"Continue" Option

Select the "Continue" option when asked if you want to install a VPN profile;

"Continue" option

Insert the username in the format up[123456789]@[institution].up.pt[ 2 ] and the password of the Information System.

"Install" Option

When requested, insert the Mac administrator's "Username" and "Password" and select "OK".

"OK" Option

The installation finishes when the "Profiles" window appears and shows the institution's VPN (L2TP) connection.

Installation complete

Close the "Profiles" window.

Go to the "Apple menu" and select "System Preferences".

System Preferences

Select the "Network" option.

System Preferences

In the "Network" tab, select the VPN (L2TP) connection created.

VPN (L2TP) Connection

Select the lock icon to make changes and, when requested, insert the Mac administrator's "Username" and "Password" and click on the "Unlock" button.

Unlock

After giving permission for changes to be made, select the "Authentication Settings..." option.

Authentication Settings

In the "Password" field, insert the password of the Information System and select "OK.

Authentication Settings

To facilitate access to the VPN connection from Mac's desktop, check the "Show VPN status in menu bar" option.

Select "Apply" for the changes to come into effect.

Show VPN status in menu bar

Select the "Connect" option to establish a connection;

If the connection is established, the status is described as "Connected".

Establishing the connection

To use the VPN connection again, you can select the "VPN status" icon in the menu bar and select "Connect" in the desired VPN connection.

VPN Status