To set up a VPN, go to "System Preferences "

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Then go to "Network "

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Press "+" to add a new VPN connection

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In the window that appears, fill in the fields:

1. Interface - "VPN"

2. Type of VPN - "L2TP over IPSec"

3. Service name - "FornexVPN" (you can use any service name)

After filling click "Create" button

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In the window with the connection settings, you need to fill in the following data:

  1. Server address - the address that was given to you when you ordered the VPN service. It can be found in our billing in the "Orders" section, like vpn####.fornex.org.
  2. Account name - the name you were given when you ordered the service.

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After filling in, click on "Authentication Settings "

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In the window that opens, you must enter the password you received when ordering, and enter "Shared Secret " - FornexVPN. Then press "OK". Note that the "Shared Key" can only be entered as specified in this article (FornexVPN) and no other can be used.

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You just have to click the "More " button

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In the opened window in the tab "Options " check the flag "Send all traffic via VPN " as shown on the screenshot and click "OK ".

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Save the highlighted settings by clicking "Apply ", then you can click on "Connect " and VPN connection will start.

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Note: when using L2TP/IPSEC you cannot establish more than one connection.


If you have any questions or problems connecting, please contact our technical support via tickets.

Updated Sept. 1, 2021