Protocols – VPN Tracker Blog

How safe is PPTP VPN and should I stop using it?

It's no secret that PPTP has a bad rep these days, but why is PPTP VPN considered to be unsafe and how bad is it really? In this post, we shine the spotlight on PPTP, covering its origin story, its well-known flaws and just how it has managed to stick…

GabrielleSeptember 13, 2023

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3 Pros and Cons of WireGuard VPN

Alongside the clear benefits WireGuard provides, it also comes with some major drawbacks. In this post, we take a deep dive into the main pros and cons of WireGuard VPN, as well as how it fairs against other VPN protocols.

GabrielleAugust 30, 2023

OpenVPN Protocols

Connect to OpenVPN on Mac, iPhone, iPad

Want to try out OpenVPN and set up a VPN connection to your network? VPN Tracker fully supports OpenVPN for both Mac and iOS! Get connected in seconds – thanks to the practical connection assistant.

GabrielleAugust 21, 2023

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Connect to WireGuard VPN on Mac, iPhone, iPad

Quickly connect to your WireGuard VPN server in just a few simple steps – with a little help from the VPN Tracker configuration assistant.

GabrielleAugust 21, 2023

How Tos IPsec

Connect to IKEv1 IPsec VPN on Mac, iPhone, iPad

VPN Tracker's custom IPsec VPN profile gives you the flexibility to configure your connection exactly as you need it. Follow these steps to create an IKEv1 connection on Mac, iPhone and iPad.

GabrielleAugust 18, 2023

IKEv2

Connect to IKEv2 VPN on Mac, iPhone, iPad

VPN Tracker enables you to create a secure IKEv2 VPN connection to your VPN gateway so you can enjoy remote access to your network wherever you are. VPN Tracker's custom IKEv2 VPN profile gives you the flexibility to configure your connection exactly as you need it - with support for…

GabrielleAugust 17, 2023

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What is IKEv2 VPN and how good is it really?

In this post, we take a technical deep dive into the IPsec protocol suite, covering the core IKE extensions, and reviewing the benefits and drawbacks of IKEv2 VPN over IKEv1. Keep reading to discover how IKEv2 VPN almost became the perfect VPN protocol.

Team equinuxAugust 16, 2023

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How to roll out strongSwan IKEv2 VPN on macOS

If you've configured an IKEv2 VPN server using Strongswan, you can use VPN Tracker to connect on your Mac, iPhone and iPad and roll out connections to the rest of your team. Here's how to get started...

GabrielleJuly 31, 2023

Transfer your Tunnelblick connection to VPN Tracker

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How to Migrate an OpenVPN Connection from Tunnelblick

Follow our two-step migration guide to instantly import your Tunnelblick OpenVPN configuration and share your office VPN with your team.

GabrielleMay 26, 2023

PPTP

Connect to PPTP VPN on Mac

Need to connect to PPTP VPN on your Mac? Apple removed the built-in support for PPTP VPN connections in 2020. But there is an easy way to use PPTP VPN on your Mac that doesn't require you to keep using an older macOS version.

GabrielleFebruary 24, 2023