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 28, 2024
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When creating an email or server certificate, there is one important final step: The Subject Alternative Name (SAN). This is the attribute that people most often ignore, that is commonly missing completely in certificates or used incorrectly which causes all kind of undesired behaviour – putting the security of servers…
Team equinuxFebruary 14, 2024
In this post, we are taking a closer look at which kinds of certificates exist in the chain of trust and how they are actually created, including step-by-step instructions for how to create a certificate request on you Mac.
Team equinuxFebruary 1, 2024
Calling all network admins: Start off 2023 productively - with this essential best practise checklist for VPN security audits.
GabrielleJanuary 19, 2024
All 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…
GabrielleJanuary 17, 2024
Before we can delve into the wonderful world of certificates, we first need to understand some basic cryptographic terms and operations, but don't worry, it will be far less technical than you might fear and there will be barely any math involved. Let's get started!
GabrielleJanuary 10, 2024
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
Microsoft SSTP and SonicWall SSL are two completely different protocols, but interestingly enough, they have two important things in common, and those two things are: TLS (also known as SSL) and PPP.
GabrielleNovember 29, 2023
Even for regular end users, SSL is one of the most widely-recognized VPN protocols, largely due to the fact that major VPN vendors such as SonicWall and Cisco have been using it in their proprietary protocols for years. In this post, we take you through the origins of SSL, including…
GabrielleNovember 15, 2023
Keep reading to find out everything that’s wrong with TCP, what ‘TCP meltdown’ is, and why you should absolutely choose a different protocol for your VPN.
GabrielleOctober 18, 2023
In this post, we go through the origins of L2TP VPN, as well as its benefits and drawbacks, and whether it has a future competing alongside more modern protocols.
GabrielleOctober 6, 2023
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
You will often see Dynamic DNS referred to as an optional setup step in our VPN configuration guides, but what exactly is it? In this quick guide, we take you through the basics of DDNS, including its main advantages and use cases, as well as how to get set up…
GabrielleSeptember 8, 2023
In this guide, we take you through the key technical specification of one of the most popular models, the TP-Link Archer A9 and show you how to configure an OpenVPN connection on your TP-Link Archer WiFi router and connect on Mac, iPhone and iPad.
GabrielleSeptember 8, 2023
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
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
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
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
All you need to know about managing your VPN Tracker subscription: Plans, cross-upgrades, auto-renewals, and more.
GabrielleAugust 18, 2023
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
