Connect VPN via Shell Mac

To connect to a VPN via the shell on a Mac, you can use the networksetup command, as you’ve mentioned. However, please note that the commands you provided seem to be for setting up a PPPoE service, not for connecting to a VPN. If you want to connect to a VPN, you’ll need to use a different command. Below are the steps to connect to a VPN via the command line on macOS:

1. List Available Network Services: You can start by listing the available network services on your Mac using the networksetup command with the -listallnetworkservices option. This will show you the names of the network services, including VPN services.

   1	networksetup -listallnetworkservices

   Look for the name of your VPN service in the list.

2. Connect to the VPN: To connect to your VPN service, use the networksetup command with the -connectpppnoservice option followed by the name of your VPN service. Replace "EXAMPLE VPN" with the actual name of your VPN service.

   1	networksetup -connectpppnoservice "Your VPN Service Name"

   For example, if your VPN service is named “MyVPN,” the command would be:

   1	networksetup -connectpppnoservice "MyVPN"

   You may be prompted to enter your VPN username and password.

3. Disconnect from the VPN: To disconnect from the VPN, you can use the networksetup command with the -disconnectpppnoservice option followed by the name of your VPN service.

   1	networksetup -disconnectpppnoservice "Your VPN Service Name"

   For example, if your VPN service is named “MyVPN,” the command would be:

   1	networksetup -disconnectpppnoservice "MyVPN"

   This will disconnect your Mac from the VPN.

Make sure to replace "Your VPN Service Name" with the actual name of your VPN service as listed in step 1. Additionally, keep in mind that the exact command syntax and the VPN service names may vary depending on the VPN client and configuration you are using.