Setting up an L2TP/IPsec VPN connection on Windows

Instructions for setting up an L2TP/IPsec VPN connection for Windows.

This step-by-step guide will help you set up an L2TP/IPsec VPN connection on Windows. The process takes just a few minutes and requires no special technical knowledge.

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To connect to the VPN service on a Windows PC, press Win+R and enter the command ms-settings:network.

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Navigate to the VPN section.

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Click the "Add VPN connection" button.

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Select the country for VPN connection in your personal account.

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Enter the VPN connection details.

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In the "Pre-shared key" field, enter EtizerVPN.

Note

For servers on fornex.org domains, use the key FornexVPN.

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VPN connection configuration is complete.

Warning

When using L2TP/IPsec protocol connection, only one active connection is possible at a time.

Verifying Connection

After connecting to VPN, verify your IP address using the 2IP service.

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Troubleshooting

Note

If you encounter the error "Cannot connect to FornexVPN", perform the following actions:

  • In VPN connection settings, specify the IP address instead of the server name vpn####.fornex.org
  • Run the program as administrator

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