Updating AmneziaVPN on macOS

Current versions of AmneziaVPN for macOS require macOS 14.0 or later. Earlier macOS versions are not supported.

For macOS versions earlier than 14.0, use the alternative app AmneziaWG.

During the update, you need to remove the previous version of AmneziaVPN manually.

When you remove AmneziaVPN through Finder, your connections, app settings, and split tunneling settings are saved. To keep them safe, you can create a backup first: Backup and Restore.

How to prepare for the update

1. Open AmneziaVPN and go to settings using the ⚙️ (gear icon) on the bottom panel.
2. Go to About AmneziaVPN.
3. At the bottom of the screen, you will see the current app version. Note it down and click Check for updates.

After that, the latest stable AmneziaVPN release page will open in your browser. If the page does not open, use this link: github.com/amnezia-vpn/amnezia-client/releases/latest.

If your version is older than the version on GitHub, download the update. For example, you have AmneziaVPN 4.8.17.0, and 4.8.19.0 is available on GitHub.

4. Find the .pkg file for macOS in the release files list and download it.

5. Go back to the AmneziaVPN app, open settings, and click Close application.

Removing the old app version

The .pkg installer does not remove the old version of AmneziaVPN automatically. Before installing the new version, remove the old version manually.

1. Open Finder.

2. Go to Applications, find AmneziaVPN, open the app context menu, and select Move to Bin.

3. If macOS asks for confirmation, click Use Password..., enter the administrator password, or confirm removal with Touch ID.

Installing the new app version

1. Open the downloaded .pkg file. It is usually in Downloads.

2. In the AmneziaVPN installer, click Continue.

3. On the license agreement screen, click Continue.

4. To continue the installation, click Agree.

5. On the installation type screen, click Install.

6. If macOS asks for confirmation, click Use Password..., enter the administrator password, or confirm the installation with Touch ID.

7. Wait until the installation is complete and click Close.

When the installation is complete, AmneziaVPN will open automatically. We recommend restarting your device after installing the update. After that, you can connect.