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Using Universal Control When I'm Using VPN

Hi,

I want to use universal control, but I'm using VPN and my devices can't connect together. How can I do it?

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 12.3

Posted on Mar 28, 2022 2:05 AM

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Posted on Mar 29, 2022 1:32 AM

I have not yet tried it, but I'd be surprised if it works when the other device (or both without some extra tweaking) is using VPN.


Universal Control Additional requirements:


Each device must be signed in with the same Apple ID using two-factor authentication. Universal Control does not support Managed Apple IDs.


Each device must be within 10 meters (30 feet) of each other and have Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Handoff turned on.


Your iPad must not be sharing its cellular connection and your Mac must not be sharing its internet connection.

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Mar 29, 2022 1:32 AM in response to SMoslemi

I have not yet tried it, but I'd be surprised if it works when the other device (or both without some extra tweaking) is using VPN.


Universal Control Additional requirements:


Each device must be signed in with the same Apple ID using two-factor authentication. Universal Control does not support Managed Apple IDs.


Each device must be within 10 meters (30 feet) of each other and have Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Handoff turned on.


Your iPad must not be sharing its cellular connection and your Mac must not be sharing its internet connection.

Using Universal Control When I'm Using VPN

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