This guide will show you how to set up the NordLayer application on macOS. It requires macOS 14 (Sonoma) and above.
Downloading and installing:
You can download the app from the NordLayer Control Panel. Alternatively, you can use the Apple App Store
If you have downloaded the NordLayer application via our website, go to your Downloads folder and double-click the NordLayer.pkg file that you have downloaded
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macOS Downloads folder displaying NordLayer.pkg installation file
- Installation window will pop up
You will be guided through all the necessary steps to complete the NordLayer installation.
NordLayer installer welcome screen showing introduction step with Continue button
Setting up the application:
- Open the Launchpad and click on the NordLayer icon
macOS Launchpad showing NordLayer app icon highlighted among other applications
- Enter your Organization ID
NordLayer welcome screen with organization ID input field for login
- Log in to your account with your username/password or using a 3rd party SSO
Login screen offering Google and email authentication options
- Connect to a shared gateway or your organization's private gateway
NordLayer gateway connection states showing disconnected, connecting, and connected status
- The first time you try connecting, you may be prompted to add NordLayer configurations, which you need to Allow
Note for macOS 15 (and later) users
To allow extensions in Sequoia (macOS 15), follow these steps:
1. Go to the System Settings.
2. Click on General in the sidebar.
3. Scroll down to the Login Items & Extensions section
4. Click on the + button near Extensions.
5. Locate the Network Extensions section and click on the + button next to it. Then, enable the NordLayer system extension.
1. Go to the System Settings.
2. Click on General in the sidebar.
3. Scroll down to the Login Items & Extensions section
4. Click on the + button near Extensions.
5. Locate the Network Extensions section and click on the + button next to it. Then, enable the NordLayer system extension.
macOS permission dialog requesting VPN configuration access with Allow and Don't Allow buttons
- A Neagent window will appear, asking for access to the Keychain
Enter your device's password and click Always Allow.
macOS keychain permission dialog requesting login password for NordLayer credentials access
- The connection status will change to Connected
Note: In case you have any questions or are experiencing any issues, please feel free to contact our 24/7 customer support team.