---
title: "IPsec client: Linux"
description: "Here you can see the configuration options for all compatible VPN types. We assume that you are familiar with adding a new VPN connection."
---

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# IPsec client: Linux

Here you can see the configuration options for all compatible VPN types. We assume that you are familiar with adding a new VPN connection.

The tests were done with Ubuntu 18.04 and network-manager-stronswan installed, Ubuntu only supports OpenVPN and PPTP with the default install.

It can be installed using the following command on the command line:

``` sh
apt install network-manager-strongswan
```

## Step 1 - Download Certificate

Download the Root CA from the Ixolate Firewall since it is needed for all EAP types with IKEv2.

## Step 2 - Add VPN Connection

Open the network manager and add a new VPN connection. Choose **IPSec/IKEv2**, enter a **Name** and set the **Address** to the FQDN matching the one of the certificate at your Firewall.

## IKEv2 + EAP-MSCHAPv2 or EAP-RADIUS

Source: https://docs.ixolate.com/vpn/ipsec-client-linux/index.mdx