How to connect with L2TP/IPsec on Windows 10

You can use the Windows 10 VPN client to make an L2TP VPN connection.

Configure the L2TP Connection

To prepare a Windows 10 computer to make an L2TP VPN connection, you must configure the L2TP connection in the network settings.

The procedure in this topic is an example only. The steps you must follow might differ because of your Control Panel view and existing configuration. For more information about L2TP VPN connections in Windows, see the Microsoft documentation.

  1. From the Windows 10 Start Menu, click Settings.
  2. Click Network & Internet.
  3. On the left navigation menu, select VPN.
  4. Click Add a VPN connection.
  5. In the VPN provider text box, select Windows (built-in).
  6. In the Connection name text box, type a name for the Mobile VPN (such as "L2TP VPN")
  7. In the Server name or address text box, type the IP address or hostname of the server to connect to.
  8. From the VPN Type drop-down list, select Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol with IPSec (L2TP/IPSec).
  9. Click Save.
    The VPN is added to the Network & Internet VPN settings page.
  10. On the VPN settings page, click Change adapter options.
  11. Click your VPN to select it.
  12. Click Change settings of this connection.
    The Properties for this VPN appear.
  13. Click the Security tab.
  14. From the Data encryption drop-down list, select Require encryption (disconnect if server declines).
  15. Select Allow these protocols.
  16. Select Microsoft CHAP Version 2 as the only allowed protocol.
  17. Click Advanced settings.
    The Advanced Properties dialog box appears.
  18. Select Use pre-shared key for authentication.
  19. In the Key text box, type “vpn”.
  20. Click OK.
  21. Do not change the default settings on the Networking tab.
  22. Click OK.

Start the L2TP Connection

Before you begin, make sure the client computer has an active connection to the Internet.

  1. In the Windows notification area (System Tray), click the Network icon.
    A list of available networks and VPNs appears.
  2. Click the VPN connection.
    The Network & Internet VPN settings appear.
  3. Select the VPN connection. Click Connect.
    The Connect page appears.
  4. Type your username and password as it appears in the service activation email.
  5. Click OK.
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