List VPN Configurations with scutil --nc list

Enumerate every VPN configuration known to the macOS network control subsystem and check its connection status.

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Run `scutil --nc list` to print each VPN service with its type and status; append a service name with `scutil --nc status <name>` for details.

01Command

Command

$ scutil --nc list
# Details for one service:
scutil --nc stats <service-name>

02What it does

System Settings only surfaces a subset of VPN configurations, especially those installed by profiles or third-party apps. `scutil --nc list` queries the NEVPNManager-backed store directly and shows every service, marked `*(disconnected)` or with its live state. This is the fastest way to script VPN checks: combine with `--nc status` to get Connected/Disconnected, or `--nc stats` for traffic counters.

03Risk

RiskLow risk

!Warning: Output includes services created by MDM profiles that you may not be able to remove locally.

04Undo

✓No undo needed — this command does not change persistent state.

05Sources

scutil — macOS Command Reference
SS64 · technical · 2026-09-17
Evidence: Documents --nc list, --nc status and related VPN subcommands.

Last verified: 2026-09-17 · Category: Network