Connect Dostup.io on Mac
Step-by-step instructions for setting up the built-in IKEv2 connection on macOS for access to Russian online resources. All personal values come from your Dostup.io dashboard.
What you need
Open your dashboard and have the server address, username, and password ready. You also need permission to change network settings on the Mac.
Add the connection
- Open Apple menu → System Settings → Network.
- Click the three-dot menu … below the list of network services.
- Select Add VPN Configuration → IKEv2.
On some macOS versions, the same command is under System Settings → VPN → Add VPN Configuration.
Enter the fields
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Name | Dostup.io |
| Server Address | Server address from the dashboard |
| Remote ID | The same server address |
| Local ID | Leave blank |
| User Authentication | Username |
| Account Name | Username from the dashboard |
| Password | Password from the dashboard |
Connect
- Click Create to save the configuration.
- Open VPN, select Dostup.io, and turn on the connection.
- Wait for the status to change to Connected.
If it does not connect
- The VPN section is missing
- Open Network settings and use the three-dot menu below the services list to add the first configuration.
- macOS asks for the account details again
- Copy the username and password from the dashboard again and check the server address.
- The server cannot be verified
- Turn on automatic date and time, then try the connection again.
If the problem remains, email support@dostup.io. Include the Mac model, macOS version, and exact error text.