Alert About OpenVPN Connect for macOS and End of Support for Intel-Based Apps

Overview

After upgrading to macOS Tahoe 26, you may see the following notification:

Support Ending for Intel-Based Apps

This version of "OpenVPN Connect" includes a component that will not work with a future release of macOS. Learn how to update to an Apple silicon version.

Apple announced that support for Rosetta — software that translates Intel-based apps for use on Apple silicon devices — will end in macOS 28.

For more information, refer to Apple documentation:

• Using Intel-based apps on a Mac with Apple silicon.

Solution

OpenVPN Connect v3 supports both Apple silicon and Intel-based macOS devices. If you use an Apple silicon Mac, reinstall OpenVPN Connect using the Apple silicon version of the installer.

1. Select the Apple menu.

2. Select About This Mac.

3. Check your processor (chip) type:

   • If you see Apple M1, M2, M3, or newer, your device uses Apple silicon.

   • If you see Intel, your device uses an Intel processor.

4. Go to the OpenVPN Connect download page and download the macOS installer package (.dmg).

5. Open the downloaded .dmg file.

6. Select the installer that matches your Mac architecture:

   • Mac with Apple silicon chip for Apple silicon devices.

   • Mac with Intel chip for Intel-based devices.

7. Complete the installation.

Installing the Apple silicon version avoids future compatibility issues as Apple phases out Rosetta support in future macOS releases.

If you have additional questions, please submit a support ticket.