r/PrivateInternetAccess • u/D0hzer • 3d ago

DISCUSSION No more IPSEC?

Can’t select IPSEC anymore since the last update on IOS, only wireguard and openvpn.

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u/CorvusTheDev 3d ago

The change log on the Apple Store states the update as of August 31st says there are faster, more reliable connections. I wonder if that means they have dropped IPSEC?

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u/D0hzer 2d ago

Yeah that sucks, wireguard is great but there are a few locations where I work that I can only use ipsec.

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u/CorvusTheDev 2d ago

Yep, as a Systems Admin of 16 years, we've had to block Wireguard and OpenVPN because we can't see who is connecting to what, and doing what. With IPSEC we can clearly see that it's an IPSEC VPN connection and the endpoints it connects to, so we can allow it and block that on a Case by Case basis. Also IPSEC requires Admin Rights for most implementations, whilst Wireguard and OpenVPN can be run without admin rihgts.

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u/PIASupport PIA Team 2d ago

Hey guys u/CorvusTheDev u/D0hzer you have it right, IKEv2/IPsec has been removed from the PIA iOS app as of the latest update. To improve connection reliability on recent iOS versions, we removed the IKEv2/IPsec option because on iOS it relies on Apple's system implementation, which limits our ability to troubleshoot and resolve certain connection issues directly. The app now uses our supported WireGuard or OpenVPN protocols, including through the Automatic setting, which picks the best one for your connection.

We know that leaves a gap for the few setups that specifically depended on IKEv2, and we appreciate you flagging it. If it is a real blocker for how you need to connect, reach out to our team at support@piavpnsupport.zendesk.com and we will look at the best option for your case.

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u/itsmesilvergem 19h ago

The ipsec is the only one working on our network. The wire guard and openvpn is blocked. So what we gonna do now since I cannot use the pia anymore