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title: "Configuring Cloud VPN on MacOS"
source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/server-administration/linux/configuring-cloud-vpn-on-macos/"
description: "Using a VPN to connect to your server? Liquid Web offers a cloud vpn solution for connecting to your server securely. Get directions for installing and configur…"
vertical: "Hosting"
date: "2024-03-04"
last_modified: "2026-07-23"
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# Configuring Cloud VPN on MacOS

Once you create your Cloud VPN, the next step is to configure it so that you can connect securely from anywhere. This tutorial will walk you through configuring your VPN on your MacOS. We recommend using the **Cisco AnyConnect Client**. The setup is simple and reliable. If for some reason you have trouble using the Cisco Client, you can also try the Native MacOS client shown later in the article. Only one client is required for your VPN connection.

## Using Cisco AnyConnect Client

1. Open https://vpn.liquidweb.services on any browser on your workstation. Enter the credentials you created for your VPN user. If you need to create a VPN user, see [Setting Up Your Cloud VPN.](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/portal/account/account-security/setting-up-your-cloud-vpn/)

![vpn login screen](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_uUCa4q.jpg)2. Click the **Download button** to download the client on your workstation (the installer will detect which version of the software you need). Run the installer.
3. Open the AnyConnect client. Enter **vpn.liquidweb.services** into the AnyConnect client.

![vpn connection dialogue box](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_nsgX8N.png)4. Enter the username/password you created for the VPN user. Then click **OK.**

![anyconnect user credentials screenshot](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_WQpk9P.png)That’s it! You’re now connected to your Liquid Web Cloud VPN and can securely access your server.

## Using the Native MacOS VPN Client

1. Click on the **Menu** icon in the upper right-hand section of your screen, select **System Preferences** from the drop-down.  
    ![gif showing system preferences](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_ifEiit.gif)
2. When the **System Preferences** open, select **Network**.  
    ![gif showing network button in system preferences](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_lvhITz.gif)
3. The **Network** options will open for you to begin the process of configuring the VPN.  
    ![network options home page](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_3BxYcY.png)
4. To create a VPN account, click the **\[+\]** **Plus Sign** at the lower left-hand corner of the connections list.  
    ![plus sign highlghted](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_uSBq5v.png)
5. A pop-up will appear to configure the **Interface Options**. For the **Interface**, select *VPN*, the **VPN Type** is *Cisco IPSec* and choose a **Service Name** like *Cisco VPN*.  
    ![gif showing popup and selecting new service configuration](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_A7aTM7.gif)
6. Click **Create** and the VPN will appear at the bottom of the connections list.  
    ![new vpn connection showing](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_inwtVv.png)
7. Enter the **Gateway** IP: 50.28.17.124, your username and password, then enter the **Group name**: *liquidweb*, and the **(Group Password)** that you can find in your [account](https://portal.nexcess.com/). The Group Password can be found by clicking on the Cloud VPN under Services, then clicking “Connecting”.  
    ![](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/cloud-vpn.png)

9. Click **OK** to go back to the main VPN settings. To save the VPN to your system click **Apply**.
10. Click **Connect** to complete the process and connect securely through your Cloud VPN.