IKEv2 configuration guide for all major platforms

IKEv2 proves itself to be extremely secure while also demonstrating high stability and performance speed. Therefore, it will be no wonder if you decide to use it on your device. More information about IKEv2 features you can find in the article What is the IKEv2 protocol?

In this guide, we’ll cover the following questions: How to generate manual configurations for the IKEv2 setup? How to configure an IKEv2 VPN connection on macOS? So check it out, follow the steps, and make your online life much more protected and secure.

How to Configure IKEv2 on macOS

I. Generate IKEv2 VPN configurations 

First of all, you need to create manual IKEv2 configuration files in your User Office:

1. Log in to your User Office with your KeepSolid ID.
2. Find the VPN Unlimited service and click Manage.
3. In the section called Manual Configurations, do the following:
   1. Select an existing device or manually create a new one. It is considered equivalent to 1 active device, therefore occupies 1 slot.
   2. Choose a VPN server that you want to connect to on your macOS device. VPN Unlimited offers over 80 server locations worldwide, so you’ll certainly find the one you need.
   3. In the Protocol field, pick IKEv2[Win, Mac, Linux].
   4. Select macOS in the Platform field and click Generate.

For further information on how to generate IKEv2 configurations or settings for other VPN protocols, check out this manual.

II. Set Up IKEv2 on macOS with Manual Configurations

1. Go to System Preferences > Network on your Mac.

2. Click to create a new service.

3. Set the following data:

• Select VPN for Interface

• Select IKEv2 for VPN Type

• Enter the desired Service Name, for instance, KeepSolid VPN Unlimited (IKEv2)

When you finish, click Create.

4. Input the following data:

• Server Address: enter the VPN server address that you’ve previously generated in your User Office (you can find it in the Domain name field of your IKEv2 configurations)

• Remote ID: enter ironnodes.com

• Local ID: leave this field empty

• Set a checkbox for Show VPN status in menu bar.

5. On the same screen, click Authentication Settings and input the following data:

• Keep Username selected

• Enter Username provided by KeepSolid VPN Unlimited (available in the Login field of your IKEv2 configurations)

• Enter Password provided by KeepSolid VPN Unlimited

When you finish, click OK and then Apply.

6. Click Connect and the VPN connection will be established in a few seconds.

That's about it. Now you have a running VPN connection through the IKEv2 protocol.

Important! Please note that you will need to configure your device using the generated settings by yourself at your own risk.