# IKEv2 VPN Server on Docker Recipe to build [`gaomd/ikev2-vpn-server`](https://registry.hub.docker.com/u/gaomd/ikev2-vpn-server/) Docker image. ## Usage ### 1. Start the IKEv2 VPN Server docker run -d --name ikev2-vpn-server --restart=always --privileged -p 500:500/udp -p 4500:4500/udp gaomd/ikev2-vpn-server:0.3.0 ### 2. Generate the .mobileconfig (for iOS / OS X) docker run -i -t --rm --volumes-from ikev2-vpn-server -e "HOST=vpn1.example.com" gaomd/ikev2-vpn-server:0.3.0 generate-mobileconfig > ikev2-vpn.mobileconfig *Be sure to replace `vpn1.example.com` with your own domain name and resolve it to you server's IP address. Simply put an IP address is supported as well (and enjoy an even faster handshake speed).* Transfer the generated `ikev2-vpn.mobileconfig` file to your local computer via SSH tunnel (`scp`) or any other secure methods. ### 3. Install the .mobileconfig (for iOS / OS X) - **iOS 9 or later**: AirDrop the `.mobileconfig` file to your iOS 9 device, finish the **Install Profile** screen; - **OS X 10.11 El Capitan or later**: Double click the `.mobileconfig` file to start the *profile installation* wizard. ## Technical Details Upon container creation, a *shared secret* was generated for authentication purpose, no *certificate*, *username*, or *password* was ever used, simple life! ## License Copyright (c) 2016 Mengdi Gao, This software is licensed under the [MIT License](LICENSE). --- \* IKEv2 protocol requires iOS 8 or later, macOS X 10.11 El Capitan or later. \* Install for **iOS 8 or later** or when your AirDrop fails: Send an E-mail to your iOS device with the `.mobileconfig` file as attachment, then tap the attachment to bring up and finish the **Install Profile** screen.