How do I install PC Matic VPN?

SELECT YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM

Windows

PC Matic VPN is built into PC Matic 5 which means if you already have PC Matic 5 installed you don't need to go any further! Just click the tab labeled VPN in the left navigation of PC Matic 5 as seen in the image below.

Follow the instructions below to install PC Matic VPN on your Windows computer.

Supported Windows Versions: 10, 11

  1. Download the PC Matic VPN installer.
  2. Double-click on the downloaded installation file to run.
  3. Select Yes in the User Account Control pop-up window.

  4. Wait while PC Matic is getting ready.

  5. PC Matic may attempt to auto-login, however you can also login via magic link sent to your email, or with your email address and password for your PC Matic account.

The PC Matic app is now installed! Click the VPN icon along the left navigation to begin using your VPN, as seen in the photo at the top of these instructions.

For more information, see How do I use the PC Matic VPN for Windows?

macOS

Follow the instructions below to install PC Matic VPN on your Mac computer.

Supported macOS versions 10.12+

  1. Download the PC Matic VPN installer.
  2. Double click the downloaded DMG file to open.

  3. Drag and drop the PC Matic VPN app icon to the Applications folder to install.

  4. Open Launchpad, or go to the Applications folder, then open the PC Matic VPN app.

  6. When prompted to allow the app to open, click Open.

  7. When the PC Matic VPN app opens, you will be prompted to check for and/or allow automatic updates. We recommend checking the box to automatically download and install and clicking on Check Automatically.

  8. Log in to the PC Matic VPN app with your PC Matic email address and associated password.

  9. Once you have logged into the PC Matic VPN app, click on the green Connect button at the bottom.

  10. When prompted, click Allow to let the PC Matic VPN app add VPN Configurations.

  11. The PC Matic VPN system extension will be blocked. Click on Open Security Preferences to allow it.

  12. In System Preferences > Security & Privacy, on the tab, click the Allow button to allow the PC Matic VPN system extension.

The PC Matic VPN is now installed and connected!

For more information, see How do I use the PC Matic VPN for iOS?

Android

Follow the instructions below to install PC Matic VPN on your Android phone or tablet.

Requires Android 10 or higher.

  1. Begin by installing the app from Google Play.
  2. Once the app is installed, open it.

  3. Log in to the PC Matic VPN app with your PC Matic email address and associated password.

  4. Once you have logged into the PC Matic VPN app, click on the green Connect button at the bottom.

  5. When prompted, click Ok to let the PC Matic VPN app set up the connection.

  6. Enter your passcode, if prompted.


The PC Matic VPN app is now installed and connected!

For more information, see How do I use the PC Matic VPN for Android?

iOS/iPadOS

Follow the instructions below to install PC Matic VPN on your iPhone/iPad computer.

Requires iOS/iPadOS 14 or higher.

  1. Begin by installing the app from the Apple App Store.
  2. Once the app is installed, open it.

  3. Log in to the PC Matic VPN app with your PC Matic email address and associated password.

  4. Once you have logged into the PC Matic VPN app, click on the green Connect button at the bottom.

  5. When prompted, click Allow to let the PC Matic VPN app add VPN Configurations.

  6. Enter your passcode, if prompted.

The PC Matic VPN app is now installed and connected!

For more information, see How do I use the PC Matic VPN for macOS?

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