Configure College VPN for MacOS (IKEv2)

Step-by-step guide

  • Open System Preferences >> Network

Click + sign to add new Network Service

  • Interface = VPN
  • VPN Type = IKEv2
  • Service Name = Queens VPN

Click Create

Server Address = vpn.queens.ox.ac.uk

Remote ID = vpn.queens.ox.ac.uk

Local ID - leave blank


Now click Authentication Settings... button

Make sure Username is selected in dropdown menu

  • Enter your College Domain Username
  • Enter your College Domain Password

Then click OK

If you do not know your College Domain Username and Password then contact the IT Office

Tick the Show VPN status in menu bar

Now Click Connect

You are now connected.

To disconnect click the Disconnect button!

You can also Connect and Disconnect using the VPN icon in the menu bar