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# Do I Need L2TP/IPsec: Description and Configuration Process

Installing and configuring VPN via L2TP/IPsec in various operating systems. Pros and cons of two full-fledged protocols with reliable encryption and security.

[Natasha M.](https://blog.ishosting.com/en/author/natasha-m) 4 Apr 2024 5 min reading

![Do I Need L2TP/IPsec: Description and Configuration Process](https://blog.ishosting.com/hubfs/blog/do-i-need-l2tp-ipsec/l2tp-ipsec-vpn.png)

Table of Contents

- [What is L2TP/IPsec?](https://blog.ishosting.com/en/do-i-need-l2tp-ipsec#what-is-l2tp-ipsec) 
    - [How It Works](https://blog.ishosting.com/en/do-i-need-l2tp-ipsec#how-it-works)
    - [L2TP/IPsec Usage](https://blog.ishosting.com/en/do-i-need-l2tp-ipsec#l2tp-ipsec-usage)
- [Is L2TP/IPsec Better than OpenVPN?](https://blog.ishosting.com/en/do-i-need-l2tp-ipsec#l2tp-ipsec-vs-openvpn)
- [Configuring L2TP/IPsec on iOS](https://blog.ishosting.com/en/do-i-need-l2tp-ipsec#l2tp-ipsec-on-ios)
- [Setting up L2TP/IPsec on Android](https://blog.ishosting.com/en/do-i-need-l2tp-ipsec#l2tp-ipsec-on-android)
- [L2TP/IPsec Configuring on Windows](https://blog.ishosting.com/en/do-i-need-l2tp-ipsec#l2tp-ipsec-on-windows)
- [Configuring L2TP/IPsec on macOS](https://blog.ishosting.com/en/do-i-need-l2tp-ipsec#l2tp-ipsec-on-macos)
- [Conclusion](https://blog.ishosting.com/en/do-i-need-l2tp-ipsec#conclusion)

It's no secret that it is difficult to keep up with rapidly developing technologies in today's virtual world. However, it is very important to keep up with them and know how to respond promptly to emerging advanced threats, especially for your personal or corporate security. How can you secure your and your company’s network, work remotely, and have access to securely encrypted internal company resources such as files, apps, and databases?

Today, we will learn about such an additional and reliable method of network security as L2TP/IPsec. What is it, and how does it work? Why do you need this, and how to configure it on different OSes? We will talk about all this in our article.

## What is L2TP/IPsec?

**L2TP/IPsec** are two protocols that perfectly complement each other with their functionality.

**L2TP** (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) is a protocol that is used in virtual private networks, supports them, and allows you to create a tunnel for additional security.

**IPsec** (Internet Protocol security) is a highly adaptive end-to-end security protocol that authenticates and encrypts every IP packet contained in a given message. Many apps use IPsec at the network layer of the TCP/IP protocol stack.

Although L2TP and IPsec are two full-fledged protocols with certain characteristics, they are more often used together. Where L2TP is blocked by firewalls, IPsec comes to the rescue. Combining their functionality in use and creating a secure communication channel between remote employees and the corporate network, L2TP and IPsec are excellent for security and anonymization. 

Another protocol combination you might be interested in is [Shadowsocks with OpenVPN](https://blog.ishosting.com/en/shadowsocks-vs-vpn).

### How It Works

The principle of L2TP and IPsec protocols is to create a virtual private network connection between a client and a server. This is done using attack detection and prevention mechanisms, data encryption, and authentication.

The L2TP protocol allows data to be transferred over multiple protocols, such as IP, IPX, or NetBEUI, without changing the current network settings. In addition, L2TP allows data to be routed across different networks, providing flexibility and efficiency in data transfer.

In corporate networks where a secure connection between remote offices is required, L2TP/IPsec is used. Virtual private networks (VPNs) also often use protocols to allow users to communicate securely over public networks such as the Internet.

### L2TP/IPsec Usage

L2TP/IPsec is widely used in networks for data protection and security. Its primary use is to create [virtual private networks](https://ishosting.com/en/vpn) (VPNs) and the following applications:

- Convenient, secure remote access to a business network.
- Securing Wi-Fi with additional encryption and authorization.
- Protecting VoIP traffic with a secure and encrypted connection, ensuring uninterrupted and confidential communication between participants.
- Ensuring secure connection between two or more networks.

## Is L2TP/IPsec Better than OpenVPN?

Today, the market offers several protocol options for implementing a virtual private network. [OpenVPN](https://blog.ishosting.com/en/setting-up-openvpn-on-different-os) remains the most popular so far, being a free and open-source solution. L2TP/C, like OpenVPN, is available on all modern operating systems: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS. However, it is interesting how L2TP/C and OpenVPN differ. We offer a comparison table with the obvious differences between these two protocols:

| **L2TP/IPsec** | **OpenVPN** |
| --- | --- |
| - Slower than others because of the two protocols working together. - Uses standard ports, so it is vulnerable to being blocked by an ISP or system administrator. - Does not require the installation of separate software, as it already supports various OS. - Does not provide information about the possibility of data decryption. | - Runs faster. - Difficult to block with non-standard configuration. - Involves the installation of additional software, as it is not included in modern OS. - Cannot be decrypted if configured correctly. |

It's up to you to decide which protocol is important for you and your security. We will then proceed to configuring L2TP/IPsec on different OSs and tell you how to do it.

## Configuring L2TP/IPsec  on iOS

![L2TP/IPsec Configuring on iOS](https://blog.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog/do-i-need-l2tp-ipsec/ios.png?width=1536&height=440&name=ios.png)

To configure L2TP/IPsec on any OS, you need to get configuration files. After renting a VPN server and activating the service, you can download configuration files to your device and receive access information via email or find them in your hosting provider’s personal account. Now we will show how to find access information in your personal account. To do this, follow the steps:

1. Go to the **VPN Servers** tab in your personal account.
2. Click **Manage**. 
3. In the **Access** section, find the PPTP/L2TP settings. ![Configuring L2TP/IPsec  on iOS](https://blog.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/vpn/ios/configuring-vpn-l2tp-ipsec-connection-for-ios/configuring-vpn-l2tp-ipsec-connection-for-ios-en/11_en.png?width=680&height=300&name=11_en.png)
4. Download access information there. ![Configuring L2TP/IPsec  on iOS](https://blog.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/vpn/ios/configuring-vpn-l2tp-ipsec-connection-for-ios/configuring-vpn-l2tp-ipsec-connection-for-ios-en/12_en.png?width=495&height=300&name=12_en.png)

Now we’ll tell you about configuring **L2TP/IPsec on iOS**.

In order to configure VPN connections via L2TP on your iPhone/iPad, you need to enter data for certain parameters in the **VPN** section on your devices. You can find this section by going to **Settings** > **General**.

Next, follow the steps:

1. Go to **VPN & Device Management**.
2. Open the **VPN** section.
3. To add a VPN configuration, click the **Add VPN Configuration** button. ![Configuring L2TP/IPsec  on iOS](https://blog.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/vpn/ios/configuring-vpn-l2tp-ipsec-connection-for-ios/configuring-vpn-l2tp-ipsec-connection-for-ios-en/7.png?width=216&height=400&name=7.png)
4. To configure the VPN connection, enter the following parameters :
   
   **Connection Type** – L2TP.  
   **Description** – any of your choice, for example, "is\*hosting".  
   **Server** – IP address of the VPN server.  
   **Account** – PPTP/L2TP username.  
   **Password** – PPTP/L2TP password.  
   **Shared key (Secret)** – ipsec shared PSK. ![6](https://blog.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/vpn/ios/configuring-vpn-l2tp-ipsec-connection-for-ios/configuring-vpn-l2tp-ipsec-connection-for-ios-en/6.png?width=238&height=300&name=6.png)
5. Write the access information from the message you received by email when the service is activated. ![2](https://blog.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/vpn/ios/configuring-vpn-l2tp-ipsec-connection-for-ios/configuring-vpn-l2tp-ipsec-connection-for-ios-en/2.png?width=281&height=310&name=2.png)![3](https://blog.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/vpn/ios/configuring-vpn-l2tp-ipsec-connection-for-ios/configuring-vpn-l2tp-ipsec-connection-for-ios-en/3.png?width=280&height=300&name=3.png)
6. Also, as mentioned at the beginning of the section, you can find the access information to L2TP/IPsec in your hosting provider's personal account. 
7. After entering all the data, click **Done**.
8. Slide the switch to the right to connect to the added VPN configuration. ![Configuring L2TP/IPsec  on iOS](https://blog.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/vpn/ios/configuring-vpn-l2tp-ipsec-connection-for-ios/configuring-vpn-l2tp-ipsec-connection-for-ios-en/9.png?width=213&height=400&name=9.png)

If the connection is successful, you see the **Connected** status.

## Setting up L2TP/IPsec on Android

![L2TP/IPsec Configuring on Android](https://blog.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog/do-i-need-l2tp-ipsec/android.png?width=1536&height=440&name=android.png)

To install and configure **VPN L2TP/IPsec** connection on your **Android** device, you also need to go to the **Settings** menu of your device and follow the steps:

1. In the **Wireless Networks** section, select **More** or **Another Settings**.
2. Go to the **VPN** menu item.
3. Click the **+** or other relevant button to add a new VPN connection.
4. Select the L2TP/IPsec PSK connection type on the next screen and enter the required VPN connection parameters. You can also find all configuration files and access information in the message that you received by email when activating the service or in your personal account of your hosting provider in the **VPN servers** tab.
5. Click **Save** to save the created VPN connection. ![Setting up L2TP/IPsec on Android](https://blog.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/vpn/android/l2tp/configuring-vpn-l2tp-ipsec-connection-for-android-os-en/4.png?width=234&height=400&name=4.png)
6. If you do not want to enter data for reconnection, click the name of the created VPN connection, enter your username and password, and check **Save account information**.
7. Check the **Always VPN** checkbox only to allow traffic when connected to this VPN.
8. Click **Connect**. ![Setting up L2TP/IPsec on Android](https://blog.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/vpn/android/l2tp/configuring-vpn-l2tp-ipsec-connection-for-android-os-en/5.png?width=258&height=300&name=5.png)

## L2TP/IPsec Configuring on Windows

![L2TP/IPsec Configuring on Windows](https://blog.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog/do-i-need-l2tp-ipsec/windows.png?width=1536&height=440&name=windows.png)

Installing and configuring VPN **L2TP/IPsec** Connection on your **Windows OS** (versions 7, 8.1, 10, 11, 2008R2, 2012R2, 2016, 2019, 2022) is just as easy. In the **Start** menu select **Settings** and find **Network & Internet** there.

Next, follow the steps:

1. Click **VPN** in the **Network & Internet** menu bar on the left and select **Add a VPN connection**. ![L2TP/IPsec Configuring on Windows](https://blog.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/vpn/windows/l2tp/configuring-vpn-i2tp-ipsec-connection-for-windows-os-en/1.png?width=532&height=400&name=1.png)
2. Specify all the necessary parameters and access data from the configuration files that you received by email in the message after activating the service. Let us reiterate that you can also find access information in your personal account of your hosting provider in the **VPN servers** tab.
3. If you do not want to reenter the password each time you connect, select the **Remember my sign-in info** checkbox and click **Save**. ![L2TP/IPsec Configuring on Windows](https://blog.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/vpn/windows/l2tp/configuring-vpn-i2tp-ipsec-connection-for-windows-os-en/1.2.png?width=546&height=400&name=1.2.png)

If the connection is successful, the **Connected** status appears and you can track VPN usage statistics.

## Configuring L2TP/IPsec on macOS

![L2TP/IPsec Configuring on macOS](https://blog.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog/do-i-need-l2tp-ipsec/macos.png?width=1536&height=440&name=macos.png)

To configure** the L2TP/IPsec** connection on your **macOS**, go to the **System Settings…** and follow the steps:

1. Go to the **Network** section.
2. To add a new VPN connection, go to the **Other Services** field.
3. Click **Add VPN Configuration** > **L2TP over IPSec…**. ![Configuring L2TP/IPsec on macOS](https://blog.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/vpn/macos/L2TP/configuring-vpn-l2pt-ipsec-connection-for-macos-en/3.png?width=532&height=400&name=3.png)
4. In the opened window, enter the VPN connection parameters and click **Create**. ![Configuring L2TP/IPsec on macOS](https://blog.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/vpn/macos/L2TP/configuring-vpn-l2pt-ipsec-connection-for-macos-en/4.png?width=533&height=400&name=4.png)
5. Enter the parameter data from the message you received by email when activating the service or from your hosting provider's personal account.
6. VPN connection successfully configured.
7. To connect, slide the switch to the right. ![Configuring L2TP/IPsec on macOS](https://blog.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/vpn/macos/L2TP/configuring-vpn-l2pt-ipsec-connection-for-macos-en/6.png?width=534&height=400&name=6.png)

If the connection is successful, the **Connected** status will appear, and you can track your VPN usage statistics.

## Conclusion

In conclusion, we will summarize and list the main points of using L2TP/IPsec, touching on the advantages and disadvantages of this protocol.

- L2TP/IPsec is included in all modern operating systems and VPN devices.
- Configuring L2TP/IPsec is intuitive and straightforward.
- The combined operation of these two full-fledged protocols ensures strong encryption, security, and confidentiality of traffic passing through them.
- L2TP/IPsec works slower than others because of the 3rd step.
- Since L2TP uses UDP port 500, a firewall may block it if you are behind a NAT, but IPsec is currently considered highly secure to use and does not contain any severe vulnerabilities

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Table of Contents

- [What is L2TP/IPsec?](https://blog.ishosting.com/en/do-i-need-l2tp-ipsec#what-is-l2tp-ipsec) 
    - [How It Works](https://blog.ishosting.com/en/do-i-need-l2tp-ipsec#how-it-works)
    - [L2TP/IPsec Usage](https://blog.ishosting.com/en/do-i-need-l2tp-ipsec#l2tp-ipsec-usage)
- [Is L2TP/IPsec Better than OpenVPN?](https://blog.ishosting.com/en/do-i-need-l2tp-ipsec#l2tp-ipsec-vs-openvpn)
- [Configuring L2TP/IPsec on iOS](https://blog.ishosting.com/en/do-i-need-l2tp-ipsec#l2tp-ipsec-on-ios)
- [Setting up L2TP/IPsec on Android](https://blog.ishosting.com/en/do-i-need-l2tp-ipsec#l2tp-ipsec-on-android)
- [L2TP/IPsec Configuring on Windows](https://blog.ishosting.com/en/do-i-need-l2tp-ipsec#l2tp-ipsec-on-windows)
- [Configuring L2TP/IPsec on macOS](https://blog.ishosting.com/en/do-i-need-l2tp-ipsec#l2tp-ipsec-on-macos)
- [Conclusion](https://blog.ishosting.com/en/do-i-need-l2tp-ipsec#conclusion)

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