Best VPN for Mac in 2026
Hiddify for macOS is the recommended Outlivion client. Install it, import your subscription link, enable TUN mode for full-device coverage, and test on a mobile hotspot before travelling.
Why use a client instead of macOS built-in VPN
macOS natively supports IKEv2, L2TP and Cisco. These are easily fingerprinted and blocked on restrictive networks. Hiddify running VLESS + Reality is much harder to block.
Setting up Hiddify on macOS
Download from the official Hiddify releases, open the DMG, move to Applications. Import your Outlivion subscription link. macOS will ask for network permissions — allow them.
- Download Hiddify from github.com/hiddify/hiddify-next
- Grant network extension permission in System Settings > Privacy & Security
- Import your subscription link
- Connect and check the status indicator
TUN mode on macOS
TUN mode routes all traffic through the VPN — not just the browser. Useful for work tools, Slack, email clients and any app that should connect through your secure route.
macOS-specific issues
macOS security prompts for network extensions can be easy to miss or accidentally deny. If Hiddify cannot connect, go to System Settings > Privacy & Security and approve the extension.
After a macOS major update (e.g. Ventura → Sonoma), the network extension permission may need to be re-granted.
Travel prep on Mac
Test on a phone hotspot before the trip. Keep Hiddify updated. Save your subscription link in Notes in case you need to re-import the config.
Continue with the next logical step
The actions below follow the page intent: start with the primary next step, then use setup, support, or the travel checker if needed.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Hiddify has native Apple Silicon builds.
Yes. Import the same subscription link on each device.
The network extension installation requires admin authorisation on the first run. This is a macOS security requirement, not an Outlivion quirk.
In TUN mode, iCloud and Time Machine traffic routes through the VPN. This is usually fine, but if you have slow backup speeds on a restricted network, try non-TUN mode.