# AWS Client VPN for macOS macOS These sections describe how to establish a VPN connection using the AWS provided client for macOS. You can download and install the client at [AWS Client VPN download](https://aws.amazon.com/vpn/client-vpn-download/). The AWS provided client does not support automatic updates. ## Requirements To use the AWS provided client for macOS, the following is required: + macOS Sonoma (14.0), Sequoia (15.0), or Tahoe (26.0) + x86\$164 or ARM64 processor compatible. + For Client VPN, endpoints that use SAML-based federated authentication (single sign-on), The client reserves TCP ports 8096-8115 on your computer. **Topics** + [ ## Requirements ](#client-vpn-connect-macos-req) + [Connect using the client](client-vpn-connect-macos-connecting-how.md) + [Release notes](client-vpn-connect-macos-release-notes.md) # Connect to AWS Client VPN with an AWS provided client for macOS Connect using the client Before you begin, ensure that your Client VPN administrator has [created a Client VPN endpoint](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-admin/cvpn-working-endpoints.html#cvpn-working-endpoint-create) and provided you with the [Client VPN endpoint configuration file](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-admin/cvpn-working-endpoint-export.html). If you want to connect to multiple profiles simultaneously, you'll need a configuration file for each profile. Also, ensure that you've read the [requirements](client-vpn-connect-macos.md#client-vpn-connect-macos-req). The AWS provided client is also referred to as the *Site-to-Site VPN Client* in the following steps. **To connect using the AWS provided client for macOS** 1. Open the **Site-to-Site VPN Client** app. 1. Choose **File**, **Manage Profiles**. 1. Choose **Add Profile**. 1. For **Display Name**, enter a name for the profile. 1. For **VPN Configuration File**, browse to and then select the configuration file that you received from your Client VPN administrator, and choose **Add Profile**. 1. If you want to create multiple connections, repeat the **Add Profile** steps for each configuration file you want to add. You can add as many profiles as you like, but you can only have up to five open connections. 1. In the **Site-to-Site VPN Client** window, choose the profile that you want to connect to, and then choose **Connect**. If the Client VPN endpoint has been configured to use credential-based authentication, you'll be prompted to enter a user name and password. Repeat this step for each profile connection you want to initiate, connecting up to five concurrent endpoints. **Note** If any profile you connect to conflicts with a currently open session, you won't be able to make the connection. Either choose a new connection or disconnect from the session causing the conflict. 1. To view statistics for a connection, choose **Connection** in the **AWS VPN client** window, choose **Show Details**, and then choose the connection you want to see details about. 1. To disconnect a connection, choose a connection in the **AWS VPN client** window, and then choose **Disconnect**. If you have multiple open connections, you must close each connection individually. # AWS Client VPN for macOS release notes Release notes The following table contains the release notes and download links for the current and previous versions of AWS Client VPN for macOS. **Note** We continue to provide usability and security fixes with every release. We strongly recommend that you use the latest version for every platform. Previous versions may be affected by usability and/or security issues. See release notes for details. | Version | Changes | Date | Download link | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 5.3.4 | [\[See the AWS documentation website for more details\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-user/client-vpn-connect-macos-release-notes.html) | February 17, 2026 | [\[See the AWS documentation website for more details\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-user/client-vpn-connect-macos-release-notes.html) [\[See the AWS documentation website for more details\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-user/client-vpn-connect-macos-release-notes.html) | | 5.3.3 | [\[See the AWS documentation website for more details\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-user/client-vpn-connect-macos-release-notes.html) | December 26, 2025 | [\[See the AWS documentation website for more details\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-user/client-vpn-connect-macos-release-notes.html) [\[See the AWS documentation website for more details\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-user/client-vpn-connect-macos-release-notes.html) | | 5.3.2 | [\[See the AWS documentation website for more details\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-user/client-vpn-connect-macos-release-notes.html) | October 27, 2025 | [\[See the AWS documentation website for more details\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-user/client-vpn-connect-macos-release-notes.html) [\[See the AWS documentation website for more details\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-user/client-vpn-connect-macos-release-notes.html) | | 5.3.1 | [\[See the AWS documentation website for more details\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-user/client-vpn-connect-macos-release-notes.html) | September 9, 2025 | [Download version 5.3.1](https://d20adtppz83p9s.cloudfront.net/OSX/5.3.1/AWS_VPN_Client.pkg) sha256: e71c70072c338bd41f3925a541f5d7a73d9e063a00786a603ea9043ced1baa16 | | 5.3.0 | [\[See the AWS documentation website for more details\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-user/client-vpn-connect-macos-release-notes.html) | August 14, 2025 | [Download version 5.3.0](https://d20adtppz83p9s.cloudfront.net/OSX/5.3.0/AWS_VPN_Client.pkg) sha256: ec5b7c562b1e91d902168f32c426c0a074ee0fdbfc061ef862165d6a42d2cf79 | | 5.2.1 | [\[See the AWS documentation website for more details\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-user/client-vpn-connect-macos-release-notes.html) | June 18, 2025 | [Download version 5.2.1](https://d20adtppz83p9s.cloudfront.net/OSX/5.2.1/AWS_VPN_Client.pkg) sha256: 906f77fbca3334fbdcd1145dd6f2725beab82a30b9b51eafd1a25c3fe7d669eb | | 5.2.0 | [\[See the AWS documentation website for more details\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-user/client-vpn-connect-macos-release-notes.html) | April 8, 2025 | No longer supported. | | 5.1.0 | [\[See the AWS documentation website for more details\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-user/client-vpn-connect-macos-release-notes.html) | March 17, 2025 | No longer supported. | | 5.0.3 | Minor bug fixes and enhancements. | March 6, 2025 | No longer supported. | | 5.0.2 | Fixed an issue that led to sporadic errors when choosing Connect. | February 17, 2025 | No longer supported. | | 5.0.1 | Fixed an issue that prevented client version 5.0.0 from establishing a VPN connection for profile names that contained spaces. | January 22, 2025 | No longer supported. | | 5.0.0 | [\[See the AWS documentation website for more details\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-user/client-vpn-connect-macos-release-notes.html) | January 21, 2025 | No longer supported. | | 4.1.0 | Minor bug fixes and enhancements. | November 12, 2024 | No longer supported. | | 4.0.0 | Minor enhancements. | September 25, 2024 | No longer supported. | | 3.12.1 | Added support for the `mssfix` OpenVPN flag. | September 4, 2024 | No longer supported. | | 3.12.0 | [\[See the AWS documentation website for more details\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-user/client-vpn-connect-macos-release-notes.html) | August 12, 2024 | No longer supported. | | 3.11.0 | [\[See the AWS documentation website for more details\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-user/client-vpn-connect-macos-release-notes.html) | July 29, 2024 | No longer supported. | | 3.10.0 | [\[See the AWS documentation website for more details\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-user/client-vpn-connect-macos-release-notes.html) | May 21, 2024 | No longer supported. | | 3.9.2 | [\[See the AWS documentation website for more details\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-user/client-vpn-connect-macos-release-notes.html) | April 11, 2024 | No longer supported. | | 3.9.1 | [\[See the AWS documentation website for more details\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-user/client-vpn-connect-macos-release-notes.html) | February 16, 2024 | No longer supported. | | 3.9.0 | [\[See the AWS documentation website for more details\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-user/client-vpn-connect-macos-release-notes.html) | December 6, 2023 | No longer supported. | | 3.8.0 | [\[See the AWS documentation website for more details\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-user/client-vpn-connect-macos-release-notes.html) | August 24, 2023 | No longer supported. | | 3.7.0 | [\[See the AWS documentation website for more details\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-user/client-vpn-connect-macos-release-notes.html) | August 3, 2023 | No longer supported. | | 3.6.0 | [\[See the AWS documentation website for more details\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-user/client-vpn-connect-macos-release-notes.html) | July 15, 2023 | No longer supported. | | 3.5.0 | [\[See the AWS documentation website for more details\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-user/client-vpn-connect-macos-release-notes.html) | July 15, 2023 | No longer supported. | | 3.4.0 | [\[See the AWS documentation website for more details\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-user/client-vpn-connect-macos-release-notes.html) | July 14, 2023 | No longer supported. | | 3.3.0 | [\[See the AWS documentation website for more details\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-user/client-vpn-connect-macos-release-notes.html) | April 27, 2023 | No longer supported. | | 3.2.0 | [\[See the AWS documentation website for more details\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-user/client-vpn-connect-macos-release-notes.html) | January 23, 2023 | No longer supported. | | 3.1.0 | [\[See the AWS documentation website for more details\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-user/client-vpn-connect-macos-release-notes.html) | May 23, 2022 | No longer supported. | | 3.0.0 | [\[See the AWS documentation website for more details\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-user/client-vpn-connect-macos-release-notes.html) | March 3, 2022 | No longer supported. | | 2.0.0 | [\[See the AWS documentation website for more details\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-user/client-vpn-connect-macos-release-notes.html) | January 20, 2022 | No longer supported. | | 1.4.0 | [\[See the AWS documentation website for more details\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-user/client-vpn-connect-macos-release-notes.html) | November 9, 2021 | No longer supported. | | 1.3.5 | [\[See the AWS documentation website for more details\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-user/client-vpn-connect-macos-release-notes.html) | September 20, 2021 | No longer supported. | | 1.3.4 | [\[See the AWS documentation website for more details\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-user/client-vpn-connect-macos-release-notes.html) | August 4, 2021 | No longer supported. | | 1.3.3 | [\[See the AWS documentation website for more details\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-user/client-vpn-connect-macos-release-notes.html) | July 1, 2021 | No longer supported. | | 1.3.2 | [\[See the AWS documentation website for more details\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-user/client-vpn-connect-macos-release-notes.html) | May 12, 2021 | No longer supported. | | 1.3.1 | [\[See the AWS documentation website for more details\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-user/client-vpn-connect-macos-release-notes.html) | April 5, 2021 | No longer supported. | | 1.3.0 | Added support features such as error reporting, sending diagnostic logs, and analytics. | March 8, 2021 | No longer supported. | | 1.2.5 | Minor bug fixes and enhancements. | February 25, 2021 | No longer supported. | | 1.2.4 | Minor bug fixes and enhancements. | October 26, 2020 | No longer supported. | | 1.2.3 | [\[See the AWS documentation website for more details\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-user/client-vpn-connect-macos-release-notes.html) | October 8, 2020 | No longer supported. | | 1.2.2 | Minor bug fixes and enhancements. | August 12, 2020 | No longer supported. | | 1.2.1 | [\[See the AWS documentation website for more details\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-user/client-vpn-connect-macos-release-notes.html) | July 1, 2020 | No longer supported. | | 1.2.0 | [\[See the AWS documentation website for more details\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-user/client-vpn-connect-macos-release-notes.html) | May 19, 2020 | No longer supported. | | 1.1.2 | Minor bug fixes and enhancements. | April 21, 2020 | No longer supported. | | 1.1.1 | [\[See the AWS documentation website for more details\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-user/client-vpn-connect-macos-release-notes.html) | April 2, 2020 | No longer supported. | | 1.1.0 | [\[See the AWS documentation website for more details\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-user/client-vpn-connect-macos-release-notes.html) | March 9, 2020 | No longer supported. | | 1.0.0 | The initial release. | February 4, 2020 | No longer supported. |