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How to set up PureVPN manually on Windows 7 IKEv2
How to set up PureVPN manually on Windows 7 IKEv2

This is a step-by-step tutorial on How to setup IKEv2 manually on Windows 7. It’s a great help for new windows users.

Updated over a month ago

How to connect PureVPN IKEv2 manually on Windows 7

  • Right click Lan/ Wifi icon from system tray and select Open Network and Sharing Center.

Right-click on "Lan / Wifi icon” from System tray and select "Open Network and Sharing Center"
  • Click Set up a new connection or network.

Click on "Set up a new connection or network"Click on "Set up a new connection or network"
  • Click Connect to a Workplace.

Select "Connect to workplace" and click Next
  • Click Use my internet connection (VPN).

Select "Use my Internet connection (VPN)"

Insert the following info:

  1. Insert desired server address / IP. Click 👉 here to get the server list

  2. Insert destination name as PureVPN IKEv2 or PureVPN US etc

  3. Select Allow other people to use this connection

  4. Select Don't connect now, just set it up so I can connect later and click Next.

Insert desired server address / IP. Click here to get the server list  Insert destination name as PureVPN IKEv2 or PureVPN US etc Select "Allow other people to use this connection"  Select "Don't connect now, just set it up so I can connect later" and click "Next"
  • Enter your PureVPN credentials. Here is how you can find your 👉 VPN credentials.

  • Tick Remember this password and hit Create.

Insert Username & Password provided by PureVPN (Important Note: Your email address is not your VPN login username.) Tick "Remember this password" and hit "Create"
  • Click Close.

Click on "Close"
  • Click Change adapter settings.

Click on "Change adapter settings"
  • Right click the newly created VPN connection and click Properties.

Right click on newly created VPN connection and go to "Properties"
  • Click Security tab and select IKEv2.

Click on Security tab and select "IKEv2"
  • Select Optional encryption from data encryption drop-down menu.

Select "Optional encryption" from "Data encryption" drop down menu

Insert the following info:

  • Click Networking tab.

  • Uncheck Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) and File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks then click OK

Click on "Networking" tab Uncheck "Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)" and "File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks" then click "OK"
  • Right click VPN connection and click Connect or simply double click the VPN connection.

Right click on VPN connection and click "Connect" or simply double click on VPN Connection

Insert the following info:

  • Tick save this username and password for the following users and select Me only or Anyone who uses this computer

  • Insert password again provided by PureVPN

  • Click the Connect.

Tick "Save this username and password for the following users" and select "Me only" or "Anyone who uses this computer"  Insert password again provided by PureVPN Click on "Connect"
  • VPN connection will be established after username and password verification.

VPN connection will be established after username and password verification
  • You are now Connected.

You are connected now.
  • Select network type as Public.

Select Network Type as "Public Network"
  • Click Close.

Click on close and enjoy the Freedom!

If you’re still unable to connect, then please check the most common errors and their solutions.

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