How to Install PassWall on macOS

PassWall is a free and open-source VPN solution that provides secure and private internet access. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing PassWall on macOS.

Prerequisites

  • macOS operating system
  • Homebrew package manager
  • Terminal application

Installation Steps

  1. Open your Terminal application.

  2. Install Homebrew package manager by running the following command:

    /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install.sh)"
    
  3. Update Homebrew by running the following command:

    brew update
    
  4. Install the PassWall package by running the following command:

    brew install passwall-server
    
  5. After the installation is complete, you can start the PassWall server by running the following command:

    sudo passwall-server start
    

    This will prompt you to enter your macOS password.

  6. Once the server is started, you can access the PassWall web interface by opening your web browser and navigating to http://localhost:7070.

  7. To stop the PassWall server, run the following command in your Terminal:

    sudo passwall-server stop
    

    This will prompt you to enter your macOS password again.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed PassWall on macOS! You can now use this VPN solution to securely access the internet.