macOS Setup Guide

Complete configuration guide for macOS (Intel & Apple Silicon)

1

Download & Install

Install via DMG or PKG

2

Import Config

Copy link, import from clipboard

3

One-Click Connect

Select node, enable System Proxy

OS Version

macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or higher

Chip Support

Universal (Intel & Apple Silicon)

Step 1: Download and Installation

Step 2: Import Configuration

Step 3: Connect and Use

  1. Select Node: In node list, click Lightning Icon to test latency.
  2. Connect: Click the large round button in the center.
  3. Permissions: On first connection, macOS will prompt “Hiddify Next would like to add VPN configurations”. Click Allow and enter password or Touch ID.

Success

Connected! A VPN icon appears in the top menu bar. You can open Safari and visit Google or YouTube to test.

Advanced Features

System Proxy vs TUN Mode
  • System Proxy (Default): Only proxies apps that respect system proxy settings (e.g., Browsers).
  • TUN Mode: Captures entire system network, suitable for Terminal, Games, etc. Requires enabling TUN Service permission in Settings.
Auto-Update Subscription

Recommended to set auto-update to prevent node expiration.

  1. Click the Menu Icon (Three dots) next to imported subscription
  2. Select Edit
  3. Set Auto Update interval, e.g., 12h or 24h

FAQ

How to uninstall?
  1. Quit Hiddify Next app
  2. Open Finder, go to Applications
  3. Drag Hiddify Next to Trash
  4. (Optional) Clean config files in `~/Library/Application Support/HiddifyNext`
Do M1/M2/M3 chips need a special version?
No. The macOS version provided via Hiddify Next is a **Universal** app, containing code for both Intel and Apple Silicon. macOS automatically selects the optimal code to run.