In this guide, we will show you a couple of methods to fix the System Settings crashing issue with VPN on macOS 13.1. The latest OS release has bought a couple of nifty features to the fore, with the likes of Advanced Data Protection [encrypting iCloud Data] and the new Freeform app managing to grab the attention of the masses. On the flip side though, a few bugs seem to have crept in as well.
While issues related to webloc files were yet to settle down, a new one has already made its way. As of now, numerous users have voiced their concern that the System Settings menu on Ventura is crashing when a third-party VPN app is running on macOS 13.1. If you are also getting bugged by this issue, then this guide will make you aware of a couple of nifty workarounds to rectify this issue. Follow along.
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Fix System Settings Crash with VPN on macOS 13.1
The culprit behind this issue is the conflict between the iCloud Private Relay and your VPN app. So to rectify this issue, you will have to take either of the two approaches- either disable iCloud Private Relay or uninstall the VPN app from your Mac. In this regard, disabling Private Relay might prove to be a challenging task as the System Settings menu is constantly crashing, so you will have to keep on trying until you reach that menu.
FIX 1: Disable iCloud Private Relay
- Launch System Settings and click on your name at the top left.
- Then go to iCloud and click Turn off next to Private Relay.
- Once done, restart your Mac [compulsory].
- Check if it fixes the System Settings crashing issue with VPN on macOS 13.1.
FIX 2: Uninstall VPN App
- Go to System Settings > Network > VPN and disable the toggle next to it.
- Now click on the info icon next to it and click on Remove Configuration.
- Then open Finder, select Application, and drag & drop the VPN app to the bin.
- Finally, restart your Mac and the underlying crashing issue will be rectified.
That’s it. These were the two different methods that should help you fix the System Settings crashing issue with VPN on macOS 13.1. If you have any queries concerning the aforementioned steps, do let us know in the comments. We will get back to you with a solution at the earliest.
