Viscocity Vpn
Viscosity – OpenVPN Client for Mac and Windows – SparkLabs
scosity has been designed from the ground up for both macOS and Windows, using native frameworks for perfect integration.
VPN For mpletely configure your OpenVPN connections through an intuitive interface, without any need to know complex commands.
Proven scosity has been protecting users for over a decade, everyone from home users to large enterprise, with regular updates the entire time.
Traffic scosity monitors your OpenVPN connections to ensure you know all the important traffic, network and connection details in style.
DNS. Done scosity’s powerful DNS system allows you to ensure that all DNS queries use your VPN DNS servers, or only lookups for select domains.
Enterprise bundle Viscosity with settings and connections so your users are ready to get started. Create simple deployable connection profiles.
Performance component of Viscosity has been designed to maximise the speed and reliability of your OpenVPN connections.
Script ntrol Viscosity using AppleScript or VBScript, and call custom scripts and actions when a VPN connection changes state.
More. Much More. Powerful authentication options, connection folders, IPv6, traffic obfuscation, advanced networking, simultaneous connections, and more!
Viscosity is a first class VPN client, providing everything you need to establish fast and secure OpenVPN connections on both macOS and Windows.
Viscosity caters to both users new to VPNs and experts alike, providing secure and reliable VPN connections. Whether remotely connecting to your workplace network, home network, VPN Service Provider, or other setup, Viscosity ensures it’s done with ease and style.
Viscosity has a clear and intuitive interface for monitoring your VPN connections. Whether you simply want a quick overview of your OpenVPN connections, or want to drill down to the technical network and encryption details, Viscosity has you covered.
Viscosity’s unobtrusive main menu provides an instant overview of your VPN connections, making it a breeze to monitor connection details in real-time. When more information is needed, Viscosity’s powerful Details window provides a stylish traffic graph and detailed connection statistics.
Viscosity takes the complexity out of editing VPN connections, while also adding a lot of power at your fingertips. Viscosity’s connection editor makes it easy to configure new VPN connections from scratch or edit existing ones. All without needing to know complex commands.
Easily configure everything from network settings to complex multi-factor authentication. Viscosity’s powerful DNS modes and traffic routing are also readily accessible to ensure that traffic goes where you want. Power users are also accommodated, with scripting and advanced command support.
Viscosity makes it easy for users new to VPNs to get started. Its clear and intuitive interface makes creating, configuring, or importing connections a snap. Read our detailed “Introduction to VPNs” guide for an extensive introduction to VPNs and how to get started using Viscosity.
Introduction to VPNs
As well as being welcoming to new users, Viscosity caters for power and expert users. Viscosity allows for full control over VPN connections, powerful routing options, running custom scripts, controlling Viscosity using scripting, advanced configuration options, and much more.
Expert Features
Viscosity has been designed for both small business and enterprise. Easily make connection bundles for your users, or completely preconfigure Viscosity with all settings and connections. You can even auto-mount shares and open apps to make life easy for your users.
Enterprise Features
ObfuscationObfuscation helps to prevent your VPN connections from being blocked or throttled by network operators, and Viscosity has powerful traffic obfuscation features built right in. Easily integrate with an existing Obfsproxy server, or run your own, to allow your OpenVPN connections to function even when Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) is being used.
Powerful EditorViscosity’s connection editor offers unparalleled control over your OpenVPN connections. It allows users unfamiliar with OpenVPN to quickly get started, while also allowing experts to configure all aspects of their connections.
Connection ScriptsViscosity supports automatically calling your own custom scripts on VPN connection events. Power users can write their own AppleScript, Batch, or VBS scripts to automatically perform almost any action they want. This includes tasks like opening and closing certain applications on connect or disconnect, opening web pages, mounting file shares, or controlling other apps.
ScriptableViscosity is fully scriptable, allowing your OpenVPN connections to be controlled using your own custom AppleScript or Batch scripts. It also allows Viscosity to be combined with other third party tools to provide functionality such as automatically when connecting to certain WiFi networks, or when in certain locations.
Complete IPv6 SupportViscosity has complete IPv6 support. No matter whether you want to connect to your OpenVPN server over an IPv6 network, or have your VPN network support IPv6, Viscosity has you covered. Viscosity’s DNS support also fully supports IPv6, including Split DNS.
Connection FoldersEasily group your OpenVPN connections into folders to make them easier to manage. This is particularly useful if you want to share credentials or scripts between multiple VPN connections, such as with a VPN Service Provider.
Full & Split DNSViscosity’s powerful DNS system goes above and beyond other VPN clients, offering both Full and Split DNS modes. Ensure that your VPN DNS servers are used by default with Full DNS mode, or use Split DNS mode to only use your VPN DNS servers for certain domains.
Native AppsViscosity is written using completely native frameworks on both macOS and Windows, letting it perfectly integrate with your operating system and offer top performance. No memory and CPU hungry cross-platform frameworks are used: Viscosity offers a completely native user interface with no bloated web-application frameworks.
Simultaneous ConnectionsConnect to a single VPN connection at a time, or connect to multiple simultaneously. No need to switch between VPN connections when working with multiple sites remotely: Viscosity lets you connect to them at the same time and correctly routes traffic and DNS requests for each network.
Cross-PlatformViscosity has been developed from the ground up for both macOS and Windows to provide a premier and native experience on both platforms. This makes is easy to deploy a single solution to all of your users, without the expense of having to train support staff and users in the use of multiple clients for different platforms.
Deployment ReadyViscosity has been designed to be easy and straightforward to deploy in managed environments. Easily package Viscosity with VPN connections and settings and deploy it using tools such as Mobile Device Management (MDM) or Group Policy (GPO). Or use third-party deployment software such as Munki or Jamf to deploy Viscosity and offer self-service installation.
Bundle Connections & SettingsViscosity can be bundled together with connections and settings, so Viscosity is ready to go as soon as it is installed, with no configuration required by end users. Viscosity also provides a number of extra customisable settings to help Viscosity fit into your networking and security environment, including the ability to change Viscosity’s username and password storage behaviour and global scripting.
Supported SoftwareViscosity is commercially supported software. We stand behind our products: if you run into trouble, need help, or would like advice, we are only an email away. There is no need to try your luck on mailing lists, or attempt to hunt down developers for support.
Ease of UseViscosity has a clear and intuitive interface for controlling VPN connections, allowing users new to VPNs and Viscosity to easily use OpenVPN on both macOS and Windows. Viscosity’s Details window provides a simple interface for obtaining connection statistics and diagnostic information to pass on to support staff.
ReliabilityViscosity is in use everywhere, from large enterprise to small business, schools, universities, at home and on the road. You can use deploy Viscosity with piece of mind that it has been constantly tested and refined for almost any network environment. Viscosity has been constantly refined to automatically adjust to a huge variety of network conditions to ensure your user’s VPN connections are reliable and trouble-free as possible.
Connection ProfilesViscosity connection packages can be exported and distributed to users, providing an easy mechanism to supply users with connections (and all associated certificates, keys, and scripts) in a single package when providing a fully bundled version of Viscosity is not suitable.
Standard & Admin User SupportViscosity can run under both administrator accounts and standard user accounts, for both macOS and Windows. This makes deploying Viscosity to machines that are not department controlled/imaged (such as machines at a user’s home) much easier and simpler.
Smartcard, Token, & U2F SupportViscosity supports PKCS#11 and FIDO Universal 2nd Factor (U2F) authentication options, allowing your users to use devices like smartcards and eTokens for authentication. You can use these devices as the sole method for authentication, or combine them with other authentication methods to create two-factor, or even three-factor, authentication. This helps you meet strict security polices, such as the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).
Automatic ActionsViscosity allows calling custom scripts before a connection connects, when it connects, or when it disconnects. This allows common tasks to be easily automated, such as connecting to file servers and mounting shares, opening web pages, opening applications, controlling other applications, and displaying messages to the user. Viscosity supports AppleScript scripts under macOS, and both Batch () and Visual Basic/VBS () scripts under Windows.
Conditional ConnectionsViscosity’s conditional connections mechanism makes it easy to have Viscosity only connect to a VPN server on certain networks, or only in certain environments. A custom script can check for certain conditions (such as the wireless network the machine is connected to, the IP address, location, etc. ) and decide whether to allow or terminate the connection attempt.
Big shout-out to @sparklabs! Viscosity is excellent with constant updates and flawless operation. #wortheverypenny #bestvpnclient
@daveprovine | Twitter
If you’re using #OpenVPN and you’re not using #Viscosity then you’re doing it wrong:) @sparklabs – Thanks for an awesome app!
@systemcentersyn | Twitter
Just wanted to say that Viscosity is a great app. I’m very happy with its performance, ease of use, reliability, and design.
@CyborgInteract | Twitter
Every professional VPN solution I’ve used for Mac can’t hold a candle to @sparklabs’s Viscosity. Its by far the best
@JonoH | Twitter
Hat tip to @sparklabs for Viscosity. It’s the OpenVPN client I’d write if I had to. Which I don’t, because they wrote it.
@landonfuller | Twitter
I’m really pleased with Viscosity. It’s an extremely elegant #Mac #OpenVPN client solution.
@noviantech | Twitter
PSA: The Viscosity OpenVPN client from @sparklabs is awesome – regularly updated and a great value. Recommended!
@_4bdi3l | Twitter
Love Viscosity from @sparklabs. Easy install, it just works. Reliable OpenVPN connections for Windows and Mac.
@clemensmol | Twitter
I just downloaded Viscosity after toiling with the various OpenVPN offerings… I must say, I have fallen in love! Keep it up!
@MilesKjeller | Twitter
Authentication
Username & Password
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) & PKCS#12
Shared Secret
PKCS#11 Token & Smartcard
FIDO Universal 2nd Factor (U2F)
One Time Password (OTP)
Dynamic & Static Two Factor
Network
Simultaneous Connections
Full & Split DNS Modes
Connect via HTTP or SOCKS Proxy
Traffic Obfuscation
DHCP IP, DNS, And Route Assignment
Complete IPv4 and IPv6 Support
Automatic & Manual Proxy Settings
Powerful Traffic Routing Options
Intelligent Server Selection & Fallback
Interface
Powerful Connection Editor
Traffic Graph & Statistics
Unobtrusive Status Icon & Menu
Customisable Menu Icons
Customisable Menu Quick Statistics
Connection Folders & Shared Credentials
OpenVPN Version Selection
Performance & Integration
Native Implementation for Each Platform
Low CPU & Memory Usage
Reliable OpenVPN Connections
Automatically Disconnect on Inactivity
Automatically Reconnect on Disconnect
Automatically Reconnect on Network Availability
Automatically Disable Time Machine Backups
Security
Latest Cipher & Digest Support
Sandboxed OpenVPN & Scripts
Keychain & Windows Password Store Integration
IPv6 Leak Protection
Enterprise
Bundling Connections & Preferences
GPO Group Policy Deployment
Connection Importing & Exporting
Admin Rights Not Required for User Operation
Advanced
Conditional Connections
Control Viscosity using AppleScript
Control Viscosity using Scripts or Command Line
Run Scripts on Connection Events
Advanced Configuration Commands
Viscosity – OpenVPN Client for Mac and Windows – SparkLabs
scosity has been designed from the ground up for both macOS and Windows, using native frameworks for perfect integration.
VPN For mpletely configure your OpenVPN connections through an intuitive interface, without any need to know complex commands.
Proven scosity has been protecting users for over a decade, everyone from home users to large enterprise, with regular updates the entire time.
Traffic scosity monitors your OpenVPN connections to ensure you know all the important traffic, network and connection details in style.
DNS. Done scosity’s powerful DNS system allows you to ensure that all DNS queries use your VPN DNS servers, or only lookups for select domains.
Enterprise bundle Viscosity with settings and connections so your users are ready to get started. Create simple deployable connection profiles.
Performance component of Viscosity has been designed to maximise the speed and reliability of your OpenVPN connections.
Script ntrol Viscosity using AppleScript or VBScript, and call custom scripts and actions when a VPN connection changes state.
More. Much More. Powerful authentication options, connection folders, IPv6, traffic obfuscation, advanced networking, simultaneous connections, and more!
Viscosity is a first class VPN client, providing everything you need to establish fast and secure OpenVPN connections on both macOS and Windows.
Viscosity caters to both users new to VPNs and experts alike, providing secure and reliable VPN connections. Whether remotely connecting to your workplace network, home network, VPN Service Provider, or other setup, Viscosity ensures it’s done with ease and style.
Viscosity has a clear and intuitive interface for monitoring your VPN connections. Whether you simply want a quick overview of your OpenVPN connections, or want to drill down to the technical network and encryption details, Viscosity has you covered.
Viscosity’s unobtrusive main menu provides an instant overview of your VPN connections, making it a breeze to monitor connection details in real-time. When more information is needed, Viscosity’s powerful Details window provides a stylish traffic graph and detailed connection statistics.
Viscosity takes the complexity out of editing VPN connections, while also adding a lot of power at your fingertips. Viscosity’s connection editor makes it easy to configure new VPN connections from scratch or edit existing ones. All without needing to know complex commands.
Easily configure everything from network settings to complex multi-factor authentication. Viscosity’s powerful DNS modes and traffic routing are also readily accessible to ensure that traffic goes where you want. Power users are also accommodated, with scripting and advanced command support.
Viscosity makes it easy for users new to VPNs to get started. Its clear and intuitive interface makes creating, configuring, or importing connections a snap. Read our detailed “Introduction to VPNs” guide for an extensive introduction to VPNs and how to get started using Viscosity.
Introduction to VPNs
As well as being welcoming to new users, Viscosity caters for power and expert users. Viscosity allows for full control over VPN connections, powerful routing options, running custom scripts, controlling Viscosity using scripting, advanced configuration options, and much more.
Expert Features
Viscosity has been designed for both small business and enterprise. Easily make connection bundles for your users, or completely preconfigure Viscosity with all settings and connections. You can even auto-mount shares and open apps to make life easy for your users.
Enterprise Features
ObfuscationObfuscation helps to prevent your VPN connections from being blocked or throttled by network operators, and Viscosity has powerful traffic obfuscation features built right in. Easily integrate with an existing Obfsproxy server, or run your own, to allow your OpenVPN connections to function even when Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) is being used.
Powerful EditorViscosity’s connection editor offers unparalleled control over your OpenVPN connections. It allows users unfamiliar with OpenVPN to quickly get started, while also allowing experts to configure all aspects of their connections.
Connection ScriptsViscosity supports automatically calling your own custom scripts on VPN connection events. Power users can write their own AppleScript, Batch, or VBS scripts to automatically perform almost any action they want. This includes tasks like opening and closing certain applications on connect or disconnect, opening web pages, mounting file shares, or controlling other apps.
ScriptableViscosity is fully scriptable, allowing your OpenVPN connections to be controlled using your own custom AppleScript or Batch scripts. It also allows Viscosity to be combined with other third party tools to provide functionality such as automatically when connecting to certain WiFi networks, or when in certain locations.
Complete IPv6 SupportViscosity has complete IPv6 support. No matter whether you want to connect to your OpenVPN server over an IPv6 network, or have your VPN network support IPv6, Viscosity has you covered. Viscosity’s DNS support also fully supports IPv6, including Split DNS.
Connection FoldersEasily group your OpenVPN connections into folders to make them easier to manage. This is particularly useful if you want to share credentials or scripts between multiple VPN connections, such as with a VPN Service Provider.
Full & Split DNSViscosity’s powerful DNS system goes above and beyond other VPN clients, offering both Full and Split DNS modes. Ensure that your VPN DNS servers are used by default with Full DNS mode, or use Split DNS mode to only use your VPN DNS servers for certain domains.
Native AppsViscosity is written using completely native frameworks on both macOS and Windows, letting it perfectly integrate with your operating system and offer top performance. No memory and CPU hungry cross-platform frameworks are used: Viscosity offers a completely native user interface with no bloated web-application frameworks.
Simultaneous ConnectionsConnect to a single VPN connection at a time, or connect to multiple simultaneously. No need to switch between VPN connections when working with multiple sites remotely: Viscosity lets you connect to them at the same time and correctly routes traffic and DNS requests for each network.
Cross-PlatformViscosity has been developed from the ground up for both macOS and Windows to provide a premier and native experience on both platforms. This makes is easy to deploy a single solution to all of your users, without the expense of having to train support staff and users in the use of multiple clients for different platforms.
Deployment ReadyViscosity has been designed to be easy and straightforward to deploy in managed environments. Easily package Viscosity with VPN connections and settings and deploy it using tools such as Mobile Device Management (MDM) or Group Policy (GPO). Or use third-party deployment software such as Munki or Jamf to deploy Viscosity and offer self-service installation.
Bundle Connections & SettingsViscosity can be bundled together with connections and settings, so Viscosity is ready to go as soon as it is installed, with no configuration required by end users. Viscosity also provides a number of extra customisable settings to help Viscosity fit into your networking and security environment, including the ability to change Viscosity’s username and password storage behaviour and global scripting.
Supported SoftwareViscosity is commercially supported software. We stand behind our products: if you run into trouble, need help, or would like advice, we are only an email away. There is no need to try your luck on mailing lists, or attempt to hunt down developers for support.
Ease of UseViscosity has a clear and intuitive interface for controlling VPN connections, allowing users new to VPNs and Viscosity to easily use OpenVPN on both macOS and Windows. Viscosity’s Details window provides a simple interface for obtaining connection statistics and diagnostic information to pass on to support staff.
ReliabilityViscosity is in use everywhere, from large enterprise to small business, schools, universities, at home and on the road. You can use deploy Viscosity with piece of mind that it has been constantly tested and refined for almost any network environment. Viscosity has been constantly refined to automatically adjust to a huge variety of network conditions to ensure your user’s VPN connections are reliable and trouble-free as possible.
Connection ProfilesViscosity connection packages can be exported and distributed to users, providing an easy mechanism to supply users with connections (and all associated certificates, keys, and scripts) in a single package when providing a fully bundled version of Viscosity is not suitable.
Standard & Admin User SupportViscosity can run under both administrator accounts and standard user accounts, for both macOS and Windows. This makes deploying Viscosity to machines that are not department controlled/imaged (such as machines at a user’s home) much easier and simpler.
Smartcard, Token, & U2F SupportViscosity supports PKCS#11 and FIDO Universal 2nd Factor (U2F) authentication options, allowing your users to use devices like smartcards and eTokens for authentication. You can use these devices as the sole method for authentication, or combine them with other authentication methods to create two-factor, or even three-factor, authentication. This helps you meet strict security polices, such as the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).
Automatic ActionsViscosity allows calling custom scripts before a connection connects, when it connects, or when it disconnects. This allows common tasks to be easily automated, such as connecting to file servers and mounting shares, opening web pages, opening applications, controlling other applications, and displaying messages to the user. Viscosity supports AppleScript scripts under macOS, and both Batch () and Visual Basic/VBS () scripts under Windows.
Conditional ConnectionsViscosity’s conditional connections mechanism makes it easy to have Viscosity only connect to a VPN server on certain networks, or only in certain environments. A custom script can check for certain conditions (such as the wireless network the machine is connected to, the IP address, location, etc. ) and decide whether to allow or terminate the connection attempt.
Big shout-out to @sparklabs! Viscosity is excellent with constant updates and flawless operation. #wortheverypenny #bestvpnclient
@daveprovine | Twitter
If you’re using #OpenVPN and you’re not using #Viscosity then you’re doing it wrong:) @sparklabs – Thanks for an awesome app!
@systemcentersyn | Twitter
Just wanted to say that Viscosity is a great app. I’m very happy with its performance, ease of use, reliability, and design.
@CyborgInteract | Twitter
Every professional VPN solution I’ve used for Mac can’t hold a candle to @sparklabs’s Viscosity. Its by far the best
@JonoH | Twitter
Hat tip to @sparklabs for Viscosity. It’s the OpenVPN client I’d write if I had to. Which I don’t, because they wrote it.
@landonfuller | Twitter
I’m really pleased with Viscosity. It’s an extremely elegant #Mac #OpenVPN client solution.
@noviantech | Twitter
PSA: The Viscosity OpenVPN client from @sparklabs is awesome – regularly updated and a great value. Recommended!
@_4bdi3l | Twitter
Love Viscosity from @sparklabs. Easy install, it just works. Reliable OpenVPN connections for Windows and Mac.
@clemensmol | Twitter
I just downloaded Viscosity after toiling with the various OpenVPN offerings… I must say, I have fallen in love! Keep it up!
@MilesKjeller | Twitter
Authentication
Username & Password
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) & PKCS#12
Shared Secret
PKCS#11 Token & Smartcard
FIDO Universal 2nd Factor (U2F)
One Time Password (OTP)
Dynamic & Static Two Factor
Network
Simultaneous Connections
Full & Split DNS Modes
Connect via HTTP or SOCKS Proxy
Traffic Obfuscation
DHCP IP, DNS, And Route Assignment
Complete IPv4 and IPv6 Support
Automatic & Manual Proxy Settings
Powerful Traffic Routing Options
Intelligent Server Selection & Fallback
Interface
Powerful Connection Editor
Traffic Graph & Statistics
Unobtrusive Status Icon & Menu
Customisable Menu Icons
Customisable Menu Quick Statistics
Connection Folders & Shared Credentials
OpenVPN Version Selection
Performance & Integration
Native Implementation for Each Platform
Low CPU & Memory Usage
Reliable OpenVPN Connections
Automatically Disconnect on Inactivity
Automatically Reconnect on Disconnect
Automatically Reconnect on Network Availability
Automatically Disable Time Machine Backups
Security
Latest Cipher & Digest Support
Sandboxed OpenVPN & Scripts
Keychain & Windows Password Store Integration
IPv6 Leak Protection
Enterprise
Bundling Connections & Preferences
GPO Group Policy Deployment
Connection Importing & Exporting
Admin Rights Not Required for User Operation
Advanced
Conditional Connections
Control Viscosity using AppleScript
Control Viscosity using Scripts or Command Line
Run Scripts on Connection Events
Advanced Configuration Commands
Viscosity For Mac & Windows: Version 1.9 – SparkLabs
Viscosity 1. 9 is now available for both macOS and Windows! This is one of our biggest updates yet, with significant changes under-the-hood and many new features.
One of the most anticipated additions in version 1. 9 is support for macOS 11 (Big Sur). Viscosity now supports and integrates with macOS 11, and all of Viscosity’s existing functionality is fully supported (including TAP support – more on that below).
We’ve also ported Viscosity to have complete native support for the upcoming Apple Silicon (ARM) Macs. Viscosity and your VPN connections will run at native speed to take full advantage of the new processor architecture and power savings.
Version 1. 9 also introduces driverless TAP (bridged) connection support on macOS. This is something we are particularly enthusiastic about: if you use TAP (bridged) OpenVPN connections you’ll no longer need to manually approve a kernel extension to load before you’re able to connect. This will also make deployment much easier in enterprise environments. And best of all, our approach fully supports macOS 11.
On the Windows side, version 1. 9 introduces a brand-new VPN network adapter driver for Windows 10 2004 and later. This driver has been written from the ground up for modern Windows 10 machines. It does away with using legacy system frameworks to help optimise performance and lower resource usage. It also includes privacy improvements, such as generating a random ethernet (MAC) address each time you connect, as well as better support for custom MTU values and custom MAC addresses (using the lladdr command) for TAP connections.
A common request from Viscosity power users is for more powerful scripting support, and we’re pleased to be able to say we’ve done just that. Both AppleScript scripts on macOS, and Batch scripts on Windows now have access to connection details, making it easier to write scripts that respond to different network changes. This also makes it easier to share scripts between connections, or even different users.
It’s now also possible for Before-Connect scripts to return username and password credentials, making it easy to craft custom authentication prompts, integrate with custom authentication systems, or manually handle credential storage.
The Windows version also updates the DNS system to improve the reliability of Network Location Awareness (NLA) when connected to a VPN on newer versions of Windows 10. This should resolve an issue where certain applications, such as Microsoft Office, may be unable to use network services while connected. Also addressed in the Windows update is a low-severity security vulnerability that could allow certain libraries to be side-loaded from the same directory when the Windows installer is run. Thank you to Vladimir Dubrovin for reporting this.
It’s also important to note that this update drops support for OpenVPN 2. 3. Viscosity will still be able to connect to servers running OpenVPN 2. 3 or older versions, however OpenVPN 2. 4 will now be used client-side. For the vast majority of users no migration changes are needed and connections will automatically work. However if you’ve updated and can no longer connect please refer to our migration guide.
Finally, version 1. 9 also includes many more small improvements and bug fixes. For further information please refer to the release notes below.
Version 1. 9 Mac Release Notes:
added
Support for macOS 11 (Big Sur)
New driverless TAP support for macOS 10. 15+
Complete native support for Apple Silicon (ARM) Macs
Connection details are now accessible from AppleScript scripts
Before-Connect scripts are now able to return a username and password
improved
Support for DNS servers assigned using DHCPv6
Unreachable DNS servers are now detected and handled
Additional details added to logging of connection state changes
Additional compression options have been added to the editor
Viscosity will prompt for confirmation when quit using Cmd-Q
updated
OpenSSL updated to version 1. 1. 1h
fixed
Resolves issue that could cause the helper to fail to automatically update
Resolves issue running pushed user connection scripts
DNS resolution issue after a TAP connection reconnect resolved
Various bug fixes and enhancements
removed
OpenVPN 2. 3 removed
macOS 10. 12 is no longer supported
Version 1. 9 Windows Release Notes:
New adapter driver for Windows 10 2004+
Connection details are now accessible from Batch and VBS scripts
Scripting command added to list all connections as a JSON parsable string
Connection-specific DNS Suffix Search List is now used instead of the global list on Windows 10 1809+
IPv6 SLAAC/RA TAP support has been improved
NCSI and NLA support on Windows 10 2004+ has been improved
OpenSSL updated to verion 1. 1h
An issue where an extraneous adapter was sometimes left behind after a failed connection attempt no longer occurs
A rare issue where a connection would become stuck in the creating state has been fixed
Inline auth-user-pass is now imported correctly
Resolves low-severity security vulnerability in the installer that could allow library side-loading
Resolves an issue connecting to some 2FA enabled servers (Build 1695)
The 1. 9 update can be automatically installed from inside Viscosity, or downloaded and manually installed. For support with this version please visit our support section.
Frequently Asked Questions about viscocity vpn
What is Viscosity VPN?
Viscosity is a VPN client for macOS and Windows. As discussed above, it allows a user to connect to a VPN server and establish a VPN connection. Viscosity provides a clear and intuitive user interface for creating, editing, and controlling VPN connections, and makes it easy for users new to VPN to get started.
Is Viscosity VPN good?
Viscosity Overview October 2021 It’s a high-quality VPN client that establishes fast and secure connections to external servers that run OpenVPN protocol. Since it’s not a VPN, you will need to find your own servers. It’s not a beginner-friendly program, so I wouldn’t recommend it if you’re new to VPNs.Oct 2, 2021
How does viscosity connect to VPN?
Viscosity Setup Guide1) Download and install Viscosity – http://www.sparklabs.com/viscosity/download/2) Download our OpenVPN config – SlickVPN .ovpn.3) Find the Viscosity icon by the clock.4) Right-click the icon and choose ‘Preferences’5) Click the + button and import connection from file.More items…
