How to setup VPN on Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, Android

IKEv2 is supported in Linux via strongSwan package, what are available for most Linux versions. It is enough to install appropriate plugin for NetworkManager.

See our guide how to setup IKEv2 VPN connection in Linux Ubuntu 18.04 LTS. In other versions of Linux, the configuration process may vary slightly.

Press Apps button.

Setting up IKEv2 VPN on Linux Ubuntu 18.04, step 1

In search window type terminal and launch terminal app.

Setting up IKEv2 VPN on Linux Ubuntu 18.04, step 2

In command prompt type sudo apt-get update, if required - enter your Ubuntu password.

Setting up IKEv2 VPN on Linux Ubuntu 18.04, step 3

To install additional components type sudo apt-get install -y strongswan network-manager-strongswan libcharon-extra-plugins

Setting up IKEv2 VPN on Linux Ubuntu 18.04, step 4

Go to Settings -> Network and click the "plus" icon in VPN section.

Setting up IKEv2 VPN on Linux Ubuntu 18.04, step 5

In appeared window select the type of connection - IPsec/IKEv2 (strongswan).

Setting up IKEv2 VPN on Linux Ubuntu 18.04, step 6

Set up the connection:

Name - any desired name for connection, for example SecureVPN
Address - address of VPN-server to connect for. Click here to get the list of servers
Authentication - EAP
Username - username
Password - password

In Options section check items Request an inner IP address and Enforce UDP encapsulation.

Set Enable custom proposals and in IKE prompt type aes256-sha256-modp1024.

Important Note: your VPN username & password is placed in file readme.txt (was sent to your email after ordering the subscription).