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Insides about VPN Tracker 24.1 & 24.2

VPN Tracker 24.1: Enhanced Certificate Validation and Pinning Options for OpenVPN Connections For a certificate to be considered secure, it must meet the following four conditions: It must be properly formatted. It must have a validity period of no more than one year. It must contain the server address to…

Team equinuxSeptember 25, 2024

Certificates Explainers Explainers News News News News

OpenVPN: The protocol that can do everything, but nothing really well

When you mention SSL, the first protocol that comes to people's mind is OpenVPN. Which is rather funny, considering the fact that OpenVPN is no SSL VPN protocol. SSL VPN protocols are protocols like SSTP, SonicWALL SSL or Cisco AnyConnect. A SSL VPN protocol is a protocol that uses TLS…

Team equinuxMarch 28, 2024

Certificates Certificates

Why Are Certificates Used for VPN? Best Practice Authentication

Previous posts in this series Understanding Cryptographic Terms - Cryptography 101 All About Certificates - The Anatomy of a Certificate Which Types of Certificates Exist and How are They Created? What is the Subject Alternative Name and Why is it Important for VPN? Why Are Certificates Used for VPN? Best…

GabrielleMarch 7, 2024

Tips & Tricks

Using VPN Tracker with OpenCore Legacy Patcher

In this quick guide, we show you how to install OCLP on your Mac and get VPN Tracker up and running in just a few simple steps.

GabrielleFebruary 29, 2024

Mac Mac News

Connect to VPN on macOS Sonoma

macOS 14 Sonoma is here and VPN Tracker is ready! Update to the latest macOS version with the peace of mind that all your important connections are fully supported — ready for you to get to work.

GabrielleDecember 5, 2023

News

All about new VPN Tracker editions

Today we are announcing some big changes to our VPN Tracker editions! Check out this guide to get the lowdown on all the latest changes, as well as how to update your plan and unlock free benefits!

GabrielleAugust 30, 2023

News

Is Apple dropping support for IKEv2 VPN?

Back in 2020, Apple scrapped their integrated PPTP VPN support on macOS; leaving network admins scrambling to find an alternative solution in order to continue connecting to PPTP VPN on the Mac. Fast forward three years and the rumor mill is churning again, following announcements from the WWDC in 2023.…

GabrielleAugust 8, 2023

News Updates

New: Connect to IKEv2 VPN in VPN Tracker

IKEv2 connections (Beta) are available in the latest VPN Tracker version and we'd love to hear your feedback! Check out the full update guide for more information on IKEv2 support in VPN Tracker and how to start testing your connections.

GabrielleJuly 26, 2023

iOS Updates

New: SSO Support and Certificate Based Authentication for Cisco AnyConnect VPN

The first VPN Tracker update of 2023 brings major changes for Cisco AnyConnect SSL VPN users, plus a useful new productivity feature and service status communication improvements.

GabrielleJanuary 31, 2023

iOS Mac News Updates

New: VPN Tracker with Cisco AnyConnect SSL Optimization

Today we're rolling out two updates which are particularly relevant for Cisco AnyConnect VPN users: VPN Tracker for Mac version 22.1.4 and VPN Tracker for iOS version 1.2.4. Both updates bring important performance optimizations for Cisco AnyConnect SSL VPN users as well as a productivity update and Personal Safe improvements.

GabrielleDecember 7, 2022