IKEv2 on Windows 11: How to Set Up & Use
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Key notes
- The IKEv2 security protocol is currently the preferred VPN connection type due to its advanced privacy and security.
- To use the IKEv2 VPN on Windows 11, you must download the certificate from your VPN provider's website.
- This article will show you how to set up and connect to this security protocol on Windows 11.
With the increasing need for secure and private browsing, users are itching to know how to use Windows 11 IKEv2 VPN type.
Using this security protocol might have been harder in the past as most VPN providers didn’t provide support for it. However, the story is different now as the leading VPN services now offer full IKEv2 support.
Setting up the IKEv2 VPN on Windows 11 is pretty easy, as shown in this article. But you will need to go to your VPN provider’s website to download and install the certificate to set it up successfully.
How can I set up and connect Windows 11 IKEv2 VPN?
Set up IKEv2 manually on the PC
- Press the Windows key + I to open Settings on your PC.
- Select the Network & Internet option on the left pane.
- Select the VPN option.
- Click the Add VPN button.
- Choose Windows (built-in) as the VPN provider.
- Enter a Connection name. This can be any name of choice.
- Enter the Server name or address provided on your VPN provider’s website.
- Set the VPN type to IKEv2.
- From here, fill in the other simple info, such as setting a username and password.
- Lastly, check the Remember my sign-in info checkbox and click the Save button to finish the setup.
2. Connect to IKEv2 VPN
- Click the desktop-like icon at the bottom right corner of the taskbar.
- Click the VPN option.
- Select your VPN and click the Connect button.
Having a secure protocol such as the IKEv2 VPN on Windows 11 could save you from trouble online.
It offers advanced protection and privacy to surf the net with maximum security and anonymity.
Thankfully, setting up the protocol is a breeze, provided you follow the instructions above carefully. Feel free to drop a comment if you encounter any problems during the setup process.
