IKEv2 – Ubuntu

• Get some extra packages using “apt-get” in a Terminal.

sudo apt-get install network-manager-strongswan libcharon-extra-plugins libstrongswan-extra-plugins

• Download the root certificate here to your Downloads folder.

• Go to “Settings”.

• Add a new VPN using the “+” button.

• Select “IPsec/IKEv2 (strongswan)”.

• Create the VPN profile with the following data:
  • Name: Hamcloud
  • Server:
    • Address: ikev2.vpn.hamnet.network
    • Certificate: Select the “hamcloud-vpn-root-ca.cer” from your “Downloads” folder.
  • Client:
    • Username: <enter username of VPN credentials>
    • Password: Select Icon on the right side, select “Store the password only for this user” and <enter password of VPN credentials>
  • Options:
    • Select “Request an inner IP address”.

Now the VPN connection can be used:

• Select the HamCloud VPN.

• Acticate the HamCloud VPN.

• You are now connected to the HamCloud VPN.