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Setting up manual IKEv2 connection on iOS/iPadOS
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- Download the NordLayer IKEv2 certificate to your device
You can do so by opening this link in Safari: https://downloads.nordlayer.com/certificates/root.der
- The certificate installation dialogue will appear. Tap Install in each step:
- Once the certificate has been installed, tap Done to complete the installation
3.1. On iOS 12.2 and later versions, once you've downloaded the certificate, you might see a pop-up saying "Profile Downloaded - Review the profile in Settings app if you want to install it"
3.2. Navigate to your device Settings > Profile Downloaded > NordVPN Root CA > Install > Trust
If you cannot see the Profile Downloaded button, go to Settings > General > Profiles. You should find the downloaded profile there.
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Now you have to download the NordLayer Private Gateway configuration files and copy your service credentials
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Go to Settings > General > VPN
- Tap on Add VPN Configuration...
- Fill the boxes as follows:
- Type: IKEv2
- Description: Any preferred name for the VPN connection
- Server: The hostname of your private gateway
- Remote ID: The same hostname as in the Server field
- Local ID: Leave empty
- User Authentication: Username
- Username: Your NordLayer service credentials username
- Password: Your NordLayer service credentials password
- Proxy: Off
- Tap Done.
- To enable the VPN, go back to the device Settings, and switch on the toggle next to VPN
Note: In case you have any questions or are experiencing any issues, please feel free to contact our 24/7 customer support team.