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How to IKEv2 configuration guide for OS X El capitan and above versions
How to IKEv2 configuration guide for OS X El capitan and above versions

The latest version of OS X EI Capitan is out and if you want to configure PureVPN with IKEv2 protocol on it, here’s how you can do it.

Updated over 2 months ago

Find your VPN credentials for manual configuration

To find your VPN credentials log into the PureVPN member area. Click 👉 here to visit Member Area.

  • Login to the Member Area using your PureVPN registered email address and password.

  • On Subscription tab scroll down to be able to view your VPN credentials.

  • You will be able to see and copy your VPN credentials.

  • Note down your PureVPN username and click the Eye icon to make your password visible and use it in the manual configuration.


How to connect PureVPN manually on macOS

  • Click Apple icon and select System Preferences...

Click on Apple icon and select "System Preferences"
  • Click Network.

Click on Network
  • Click + icon to create a new service.

Click on + icon to create a new service

Insert the following info:

  • From Interface drop down menu select VPN

  • From VPN Type drop down menu select IKEv2

  • Insert desired Service Name as PureVPN IKEv2, PureVPN US IKEV2, PureVPN DE IKEV2 etc

  • Click Create.

    Insert the following info:

Insert the following info:

  • Insert desired server address in Server Address box. Click 👉here to get the list of servers

  • Under Remote ID: Insert pointtoserver.com

  • Leave Local ID: Empty

  • Check Show VPN status on the menu bar.

  • Click Authentication Settings...

  • From Authentication Settings keep Username selected from drop down menu.

  • Enter your PureVPN credentials. Here is how you can find your 👉VPN credentials

  • Click OK.

  • Click Apply then click VPN Status Icon from menu bar

Click on Apply then click on VPN Status Icon from Menu bar
  • Select Show Time Connected.

Select "Show Time Connected"
  • Click Connect and VPN connection will establish in few seconds.

  • VPN has been connected successfully.

VPN has been connected Successfully

Note: If you see the status as Connecting… and the Connect button changes to Disconnect, it means the VPN has connected. Due to a glitch, the status may not show as Connected. Simply click on your LAN/Wi-Fi connection, then switch back to the IKEv2 VPN connection, and the status will update.

  • There you go, your VPN should be connected successfully!

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