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IKEv2 on iPhone & iPad

Settings → General → VPN.

iOS IKEv2 3 min 1 min read

Add RealVPN to iPhone or iPad settings using the built-in IKEv2 client — no app required.

What you need

  • iPhone or iPad
  • An active RealVPN plan

  1. Get your IKEv2 config

    Sign in at realvpn.io, open the Account menu and choose Manual VPN setup — or go straight to realvpn.io/settings.

    Select IKEv2, choose a location close to you and press Generate config. You’ll get a server address, login and password.

    Manual VPN setup page on realvpn.io with protocol, location and device selection
    Manual VPN setup: pick a protocol, a location and a device.
    IKEv2 result on the Manual VPN setup page
    Example result — your values will be different.

    Device: choose New manual device the first time. Setting up the same device again? Pick it from the list to reuse its credentials instead of creating a new one.

  2. Open VPN settings

    Go to Settings → General → VPN & Device Management → VPN and tap Add VPN Configuration…

  3. Fill in the configuration

    Leave Local ID empty. Tap Done.

  4. Connect

    Turn on the Status switch. A VPN badge appears in the status bar.

The RealVPN app is easier and switches protocols automatically — use native IKEv2 only if you can’t install apps.