macOS - Installing the PIA App

This guide explains how to install the Private Internet Access (PIA) app on your Mac.

  1. Go to the PIA installer page. The download starts automatically. If it does not, select the link on the page to restart it.

PIA macOS VPN download page with the restart download link highlighted.

  1. Open your Downloads folder, then double-click the downloaded ZIP file and double-click the Private Internet Access Installer it contains.

macOS Downloads folder showing the Private Internet Access Installer.

  1. When macOS asks whether you want to open the installer, select Open.

macOS security prompt asking to open the Private Internet Access Installer.

  1. At the password prompt, enter your Mac username and password, then select Install Helper. Do not enter your PIA username and password here.

macOS prompt asking for permission to install the PIA helper tool.

  1. Once the app opens to the welcome screen, select LOG IN.

Note: Before you log in, you can select the QUICK TOUR button for a brief introduction of what the app offers.

PIA Mac app welcome screen with Quick Tour and Log In options.

  1. Enter the username and password from your PIA account confirmation email, then select LOG IN.
PIA Mac app login screen with the Log In button highlighted.
  1. You can now use the PIA app on your macOS device. Tap the power button to connect to a server, or use the arrow next to VPN SERVER to explore the list of available locations to connect to.
PIA Mac app connected to the Auto Singapore VPN server.

 

Congratulations! You are now connected to the VPN. If you'd like to know more about the app's settings, you can read our knowledge base articles on Understanding the PIA App's Basic Settings and Understanding the PIA App's Advanced Settings.

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