Tunnelblick

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Authentication

Tunnelblick supports username/password and challenge/response authentication, including scripts for hardware tokens or biometric devices.tunnelblick.net · read 12 Oct 2026

Automation

AppleScript can connect, disconnect, or list Tunnelblick configurations.tunnelblick.net · read 12 Oct 2026

Bundled software

The application includes OpenVPN, easy-rsa, and tun/tap drivers, so no additional installation is necessary.tunnelblick.net · read 12 Oct 2026

Credential storage

Users can choose to save VPN usernames and passwords in the macOS Keychain.tunnelblick.net · read 12 Oct 2026

Download security

The project publishes file hashes and GnuPG signatures to help users verify downloads, and its built-in updater uses HTTPS and digitally signed update downloads.tunnelblick.net · read 12 Oct 2026

Kill switch

Its kill switch can disable all network access if a VPN disconnects, but it is not a firewall and does not limit traffic to the VPN.tunnelblick.net · read 12 Oct 2026

License

Tunnelblick is free software licensed under GNU General Public License version 2.tunnelblick.net · read 12 Oct 2026

Platform requirements

The latest stable and beta downloads listed are notarized universal builds for macOS 13 or later, supporting Intel and Apple Silicon.tunnelblick.net · read 12 Oct 2026

Privacy

The project says it has no ads, affiliate marketers, or tracking and does not keep users’ IP addresses or other information.tunnelblick.net · read 12 Oct 2026

Purpose

Tunnelblick is a macOS GUI for controlling OpenVPN client and server connections.tunnelblick.net · read 12 Oct 2026

Support

Tunnelblick directs users to their VPN provider for service support and provides a discussion group for Tunnelblick questions.tunnelblick.net · read 12 Oct 2026

Use cases

Tunnelblick can connect a Mac securely to a remote network or the Internet through an OpenVPN server.tunnelblick.net · read 12 Oct 2026

VPN access

Users need access to a VPN server, which Tunnelblick itself does not provide.tunnelblick.net · read 12 Oct 2026

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