VPN: Custom SSL

The VPN: Custom SSL configuration enables you to set up the VPN settings for Apple devices.

General

VPN Name The name of the VPN connection
Identifier for the custom SSL Enter the custom SSL VPN (reverse DNS format)
VPN Server / IP Address The server or IP address of the VPN connection
Username The username for authenticating the connection
Domain The domain of the VPN connection
Auto Start VPN When enabled, the VPN connects immediately
Provider Type Select the provider type for the VPN.
  • App Proxy
  • Packet Tunnel

Proxy

Proxy Configures the proxy used with this configuration. You can select None, Automatic or manual
URL If automatic is selected, then enter the address of the proxy here
Proxy Server If manual is selected, then enter the host name or IP address of proxy server
Username Username for authenticating the connection
Password Password for authenticating the connection

Authentication

Authentication Select the type of authentication used for this VPN connection. You can select Password or Certificate
Password used for Authentication If Password is selected, you can enter the password used for authentication
Identity Certificate If Certificate is used, you can select the certificate used for identity here
Note: For simplicity, you should deploy the certificate to your devices within the same profile as the per-app vpn configuration.
Enable VPN on Demand When enabled, VPN on demand will establish a VPN connection for specified domains and host names.

Custom Data

Integrated Parameter Name Integrated parameter provided by the vendor.

VPN On Demand Actions

To add multiple VPN On Demand Actions, enter the settings for your first action and a new empty row appears.

Integrated Parameter Name Create a name for the integrated parameter.
Action Set an action for the integrated parameter name:

Always Establish: a VPN connection is always established for this domain or hostname.

Never Establish: a VPN connection is never established for this domain or hostname.

Establish if needed: a VPN connection is established for this domain or hostname if a VPN connection is required.