The following instructions outline the setup process for IPsec IKEv2 connections on Windows 8




1. Click Win+R on your keyboard, type "control panel" in opened window, and hit enter





2. Click "Network and Internet"





3. Click "Network and Sharing Center"



4. Click "Set up a new connection or network" 





5. Select "Connect to a workplace" and click "Next"





6. Select "Use my Internet connection (VPN)"





7. Enter the following and click "Create"


Internet address: Enter the PPTP or L2TP server address of the location/server that you wish to connect to from our server list

Destination name: Enter a name for the connection you are adding, i.e. Easy-Hide-IP

☑ Remember my credentials





8.  In the menu bar you will see your created connection:





9. Go back to Control Panel → Network and Internet  Network and Sharing Center and click "Change adapter settings"





10. Right-click on your VPN connection and select "Properties"





11. Open "Security" tab, select the following and click "OK"


Type of VPN: IKEv2

Data encryption: Maximum strength encryption(disconnect if server declines)

Authentication:

TICK: Use Extensible Authentication Protocol(EAP) and select "Microsoft: Secured password(EAP-MSCHAP v2) (encryption enabled)"





12. Right-click on your VPN connection and select "Connect"





13. In the menu bar, choose the connection, and click "Connect"





14. Enter the following and click "OK"

  • Username: Enter your Easy-Hide-IP user name
  • Password: Enter your Easy-Hide-IP password 






15. First connection usually takes no more than a one minute. After connection you should see the VPN connection is successful:




All of your online activities are now 100% secure and anonymous while connected to Easy-Hide-IP. 

 

If you have any questions, or experience any issues while installing & setting up your Windows device to connect to the Easy-Hide-IP VPN servers, please contact our Support Team anytime.