VPN for high Sierra

[mikebatho]

Hi.

I just paid for and downloaded 24 months of Surfshark which I'm immediately having to cancel & have refunded because the off-the-shelf version doesn't work with 10.13 (.6) High Sierra.

To save me a bit of time, can anyone suggest a reasonably priced VPN that works with my older mac and isn't likely to get upgraded out of function before my 12 month plan runs out?

Thanks.

 

[DarkPremiumCho]

One option that is relatively simple would be to select a VPN provider that provides one of the industry-standard protocols.

Those protocols can be configured in System Preferences, without the hassle of installing a separate app:

1. L2TP/IPSec
2. Cisco IPSec
3. IKEv2

 

[mikebatho]

One option that is relatively simple would be to select a VPN provider that provides one of the industry-standard protocols.

Those protocols can be configured in System Preferences, without the hassle of installing a separate app:

1. L2TP/IPSec
2. Cisco IPSec
3. IKEv2

Ahhhhhm.... I don't know what that means :-/

Do you know which VPNs provide this, and how to do the preferences thing when i select one?

Sorry for being a bit thick!

 

[BrianBaughn]

Surfshark dropping older macOS support for their app is probably in line with what other VPN providers are doing.

They do have a support page showing how to connect manually using several methods on various operating systems.

These methods are probably just about identical for other providers.

Surfshark has a link to download a version for older macOS on this page.

 

[mikebatho]

Surfshark dropping older macOS support for their app is probably in line with what other VPN providers are doing.

They do have a support page showing how to connect manually using several methods on various operating systems.

These methods are probably just about identical for other providers.

Surfshark has a link to download a version for older macOS on this page.

I read all that and it sounded a little bit beyond my skillset so they've refunded me...

 

[BrianBaughn]

I read all that and it sounded a little bit beyond my skillset so they've refunded me...

The old version didn't work?

 

[mikebatho]

The old version didn't work?

There was a load of extra info about extra steps you needed to do to make it work, something about a manual wire guard?

 

[DarkPremiumCho]

Do you know which VPNs provide this, and how to do the preferences thing when i select one?

It seems that the forum rules prohibit it. However, I use my self-built VPN server regardless.

If you are visiting a VPN provider's website, you should be able to find a customer service or pre-sale consulting option. Consider asking them whether they offer any of these protocols.

After your purchase, they will give you username, password, pre-shared key, certificate, etc. Use Apple's guide to setup.

 

[Someirishguy]

I just made the same mistake. I’m currently using the older version for high sierra - it works well but lacks certain features. Did you find a good alternative?