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Avoiding local internet restrictions on iOS

This tutorial provides step-by-step instructions on how to configure a manual connection on an iOS device (iPhone/iPad) using the IKEv2 protocol.

  1. Download the NordVPN IKEv2 certificate to your device. To do that, open this link in Safarihttps://downloads.nordcdn.com/certificates/root.der
  2. The installation screen will appear. Tap Install in each of the steps:

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  3. Once the certificate is installed, tap Done to complete the installation.

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    3.1. In the iOS 12.2 version and above, after you download the certificate, you might see a pop-up saying: "Profile downloaded. Review the profile in Settings app if you want to install it."

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    3.2. Go to your iOS Settings > Profile Downloaded > NordVPN Root CA > Install > Trust.

    If you cannot see the Profile Downloaded option, go to Settings General Profiles. You should find the downloaded profile there.

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  4. Open Settings General VPN.

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  5. Tap Add VPN Configuration....

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  6. Complete the fields as follows:

    Type: IKEv2
    Description: Any preferred name for the VPN connection
    Serverserver IP from the list below
    Remote IDserver hostname from the list below
    Local ID: Leave empty
    User Authentication: Username
    Username: Your NordVPN service credentials 
    Password: Your NordVPN service password
    Proxy: Off

    You can find your NordVPN service credentials (username and password) through the Nord Account dashboard:
    1. Go to the menu bar:

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    2. Click NordVPN.

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    3. Scroll down and click Set up NordVPN manually​​​​​​.

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    4. You will receive a verification code in your email that you use for NordVPN services. Type the code in: 

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    5. Copy the credentials using the Copy button below.

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  7. IP and hostname list:

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    Tap Done.

  8. Go back to the Settings menu of the device and tap the toggle switch next to VPN to enable the VPN connection.

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