Download the best VPN for Mac (Apple)

A VPN on your Mac will ensure that when you go online, you can do so with privacy and security. By connecting to any of our VPN server locations across the globe, you can hide your device's IP address, protect your data on unsecured Wi-Fi networks, and access blocked websites.

It’s easy! Simply subscribe to ExpressVPN, download the app to your device, and press the “On” button on the screen.

While macOS provides the option to connect to a VPN server in System Preferences, it is technically not a VPN service. It is actually a conduit that connects to third-party VPN services like ExpressVPN.

Although Apple’s iCloud Private Relay is designed to protect your privacy by sending your online traffic through two secure internet relays, it only does so when you browse the web using Safari. It doesn’t offer any device-wide encryption or unblock websites or content that’s not available in your region.

Our VPN security app provides an additional layer of security between your Mac and the internet so you can browse, shop, and stream content privately and securely. In addition to shielding your identity from online snooping or data mining, a VPN also unblocks websites and content that may not be readily available in your region due to censorship or firewalls from your school or office network.

Yes! ExpressVPN is available on a wide array of devices including computers, smartphones, and smart TVs and streaming media players. You can install ExpressVPN on as many devices as you wish, and up to eight devices can be connected to ExpressVPN simultaneously with a 6- or 12-month subscription. Or install ExpressVPN on your Wi-Fi router to connect even more.

ExpressVPN is first and foremost a privacy company and therefore stores no activity logs and no connection logs. ExpressVPN also never stores any data that would allow anyone to trace a specific network activity or behavior back to an individual user. Read more about ExpressVPN’s commitment to privacy and policy toward logs.

If you’re looking for a free Mac VPN, you should give ExpressVPN a try. Simply sign up for our top-rated service and test us out for 30 days. You’ll get access to all our features and every app platform, not just a limited version for a single device. And if in those 30 days you’re not convinced that we’re the best Mac VPN out there, you’ll get your money back—all of it. It’s like a free VPN trial, but better.

Although there are free VPNs and proxy services, they are not recommended as they do not offer the same privacy and security benefits of a paid VPN. Read more about free proxy services vs. VPNs.

Whether you want a VPN app for your Mac computer or iOS mobile devices (iPhone and iPad), one ExpressVPN subscription has got you covered. We ensure that your privacy is protected with best-in-class encryption on up to eight devices simultaneously with any subscription. Our secure service is constantly optimized to give you a fast, reliable VPN experience. See for yourself; if you’re not satisfied, you can cancel within 30 days and get a full refund.

Security is at the forefront of what we do at ExpressVPN. Not only do we aim to design our apps and systems to offer a high level of privacy and security, but we also routinely engage independent auditors to validate our security claims. It’s one of the best ways for our users to know if they can trust our services to protect them. See the full list of audits and read the full reports.

ExpressVPN provides a wide range of articles covering setup, usage, and troubleshooting. If you need more support, the ExpressVPN Support Team is always available.