How to Install Quantumult X on Your Mac?
Quantumult X remains compatible with AethoVPN on macOS, but it is not one of the clients currently recommended in the AethoVPN Mac Setup Guide.
- Before you start:
- Make sure your Mac can access the Mac App Store;
- Sign in to the App Store with your Apple Account. This account is used for app downloads and purchases and may be different from the account you use for iCloud;
- Quantumult X may be a paid app, depending on your App Store region. Check the current App Store price before purchasing;
- Quantumult X may not be available in every App Store region:
- If you use the Mainland China App Store and cannot find Quantumult X, see “How to Create a Hong Kong SAR Apple Account”;
- If you use another App Store region and cannot find Quantumult X, see “How to Create an Apple Account for a Supported App Store Region”.
- Open the Quantumult X download page:
- Open the Mac App Store on your Mac;
- Search for
Quantumult X; - Make sure the app name is
Quantumult Xand the developer isCross Utility Ltd; - Or open the official Quantumult X App Store page;
- Click
View in Mac App Storeif your browser shows that option.
- Download Quantumult X:
- On the Quantumult X App Store page, click the price button,
Get, or the download icon; - Confirm the download with your Apple Account password, Touch ID, or Mac password if prompted;
- Complete any payment confirmation required by your App Store region;
- Wait for the installation to finish.
- On the Quantumult X App Store page, click the price button,

- Open Quantumult X:
- Click
Openfrom the App Store after installation; - Or open Launchpad or Applications and select
Quantumult X.
- Click
- If you cannot find Quantumult X:
- Make sure you are signed in to the Mac App Store;
- Check whether Quantumult X is available in your App Store region;
- Check the App Store compatibility requirements for your Mac;
- If you still cannot download it, use another compatible VPN client that supports subscription URL import.