How To Create L2TP/IPsec Connection Print

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Creating an L2TP/IPSec connection on OSX

1. Open up System Preferences > Network
mac osx network

2.
Click on the Padlock in the bottom right hand corner to unlock all Settings

mac osx unlock network settings

3.
Click on the + symbol

4. Interface = VPN > VPN Type = L2TP over IPSec. Enter in a name for the connection, then hit Create

mac osx vpn settings

5.
Enter in the server address. Our L2TP/IPSec Server list can be found HERE.  Then enter in your VPN username (not your email)
mac OS X new vpn creation

6.
Click the Authentication Settings button

7. Enter in your VPN password
8. Shared secret = celol2tp
mac osx vpn authentication settings

9. 
Click on Advanced button > Tick/Enable "Send All Traffic Over VPN Connection" > Ok
mac osx send all traffic over vpn

10.
Click on Apply to save settings
11. Click on Connect

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