This is a short guide on setting up a VPN on MacOSX 10.7.5. [VPNs are nice to have](http://lifehacker.com/5940565/why-you-should-start-using-a-vpn-and-how-to-choose-the-best-one-for-your-needs). I chose to go with [PureVPN](http://www.purevpn.com/), but [there are a lot of options](http://lifehacker.com/5759186/five-best-vpn-service-providers).

Setting Up a VPN using PureVPN

# Setting up a VPN

This is a short guide on setting up a VPN on MacOSX 10.7.5. [VPNs are nice to have](http://lifehacker.com/5940565/why-you-should-start-using-a-vpn-and-how-to-choose-the-best-one-for-your-needs). I chose to go with [PureVPN](http://www.purevpn.com/), but [there are a lot of options](http://lifehacker.com/5759186/five-best-vpn-service-providers).

## Mac

1. Pick a [pricing plan](http://www.purevpn.com/order/). (I chose the 12 month plan)

2. Click "Add to Cart" (you don't need a dedicated ip)

3. Buy dat shit. (use bitcoins for extra fun!)

4. [Download the VPN software](http://www.purevpn.com/software_download_mac.php)

5. Drag the PureVPN Icon to your Applications/ directory

6. Open the PureVPN program

7. In the PureVPN dashboard, select **PPTP** as the Protocol and choose a country.

8. Check your email for the payment confirmation from PureVPN. If you don't have one yet, wait until it shows up--the next step demands it!

9. Copy the auto-generated **username** and **password** from the email and paste them into your PureVPN dashboard. If you can remember, check "Remember me"...

10. Under the **Settings** tab, check "Launch automatically..." and "Connect after Launch..."

11. Click "Connect"

## iPhone

1. They have an [app](http://www.purevpn.com/config/iphone_app/)

2. After going through the above tutorial, mine looks [like this](https://www.dropbox.com/s/znonixkn2oigcq6/2013-09-03%2019.37.08.png)

3. Confirm everything's working by visiting [this site](http://whatismyipaddress.com/) and confirming your ip/location is coming from the VPN instead of your real ip/location.