How to set up L2TP VPN on Android Lollipop

In this tutorial we will show you how to set up L2TP VPN on Android Lollipop but first let’s see what are our requirements and recommendations.

If you still want to set up L2TP VPN manually, go step-by-step through following instructions:

L2TP VPN Setup instructions

1. Go to “Settings” (1).
2. Select “More” under “Wireless & Networks” (2).
3. Go to “VPN” (3).
4. Click on “+” sign to add a VPN profile (4)./li>
5. In the “Name” field (5) enter desired name for your connection. We recommend to name it: CactusVPN (L2TP).
   Make sure “L2TP/IPSec PSK” is selected for the “Type” drop-down menu (6).

   

6. In the “Server address” field (7) enter the IP address of the CactusVPN server you want to connect to. You can find all the available servers in your account on our website, by going to Settings.
   Enter “cactusvpn” (without quotes) in the “IPSec pre-shared key” field (8).
   Leave empty all other fields.
   Press the “Save” button (9).

   

If you want to connect you must follow these steps:

1. Go to “Settings” -> “More settings” -> “VPN”.
2. Press the VPN connection you just created.
3. Enter your VPN username (10) and VPN password (11). You can find them in your account on our website, by going to Settings. Make sure you use your VPN username and password and NOT the website account credentials (What is the difference?).Click “Connect” (12).

   

4. Once there is a small key-like icon on the left side of your notification bar, the L2TP VPN on Android Lollipop device is created.
5. To end the VPN session click on the active VPN profile and click “Disconnect” (12).