# AWS Client VPN for macOS
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These sections describe how to establish a VPN connection using the AWS provided client for macOS. You can download and install the client at [AWS Client VPN download](https://aws.amazon.com/vpn/client-vpn-download/).

## Requirements
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To use the AWS provided client for macOS, the following is required:
+ macOS Sonoma (14.0), Sequoia (15.0), Tahoe (26.0), or Golden Gate (27.0)
+ x86\_64 or ARM64 processor compatible.
+ For Client VPN, endpoints that use SAML-based federated authentication (single sign-on), The client reserves TCP ports 8096-8115 on your computer.
+ Endpoint security software might require exclusions to allow the AWS provided client to function. For more information, see [Endpoint security software compatibility](client-vpn-connect-endpoint-security.md).

For instructions on using the client, see [Connect using the AWS provided client](client-vpn-connect-how.md).

**Topics**
+ [Requirements](#client-vpn-connect-macos-req)
+ [Release notes](client-vpn-connect-macos-release-notes.md)