How to Install SoftEther on macOS

SoftEther is an open-source VPN software that provides a secure connection between two or more devices over the internet. In this tutorial, we will go step by step on how to install SoftEther on macOS.

Prerequisites

Before we start with the installation process, make sure that you have the following prerequisites:

• A macOS device running version 10.10 or later
• Administrative privileges on your device
• A stable internet connection

Installing SoftEther

Here are the steps to install SoftEther on macOS:

1. Go to the SoftEther website https://www.softether.org/ and click on the Download button from the top menu.

2. Scroll down to the Download SoftEther VPN Server section and click the link for Mac OS X.

3. Download the file to your computer.

4. Once the download is complete, open the file and double-click on the vpnserver.pkg file.

5. The SoftEther VPN Server installer will open. Click Continue to proceed.

6. Read through the License Agreement, and if you agree with the terms, click Agree.

7. Choose a destination folder where you want to install SoftEther, and then click Install.

8. You will be prompted to provide your macOS administrator password. Enter the password and click Install Software.

9. Wait for the installation to complete. Once done, click Close.

Starting SoftEther VPN Server

After installation, you can start using SoftEther VPN Server by following these steps:

1. Open the Spotlight Search on your macOS device by pressing Command+Space.

2. Type Terminal and click on the Terminal application to open it.

3. Type the following command to change the directory:

   cd /usr/local/vpnserver
   

4. Start the server by typing the following command:

   sudo ./vpnserver start
   

5. Enter your macOS administrative password when prompted and hit Enter.

6. If the server has started successfully, you should see the following message: VPN Server service has been started.

7. You can access the SoftEther VPN Server by opening a web browser and entering the following URL: https://localhost:5555.

Conclusion

That's it, you have successfully installed SoftEther on macOS. You can now use SoftEther VPN Server to create a secure connection between devices over the internet.

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