Which VPN type should I select on iOS?

Choose IPsec (Cisco) in the Add VPN Configuration screen.

Should I enable Send All Traffic?

Optional; enable it if you want all device traffic to go through the VPN.

Connection fails or hangs at Connecting…

Verify server/credentials, ensure Type = IPsec and Secret = vpn, try another region, check time/date, and disable Private DNS/iCloud Private Relay while testing.

Cocoleech VPN — iOS (iPhone & iPad) Setup (IPsec)

iOS · Built-in IPsec

Cocoleech VPN — iPhone & iPad Setup

Use the native iOS VPN client (IPsec) with a shared secret. Works on iOS and iPadOS.

View VPN Servers

Quick Settings

Server (Hostname)

Choose from /vpn (e.g. vpn-nyc.cocoleech.com)

Username

Your Cocoleech Username

Password

Generated on /vpn

Shared Secret

vpn

VPN Type

IPsec (Cisco)

Routing

Optional: enable Send All Traffic (in Per-App/Device VPN settings)

Step-by-Step (iOS / iPadOS · IPsec)

1

Open Settings → General → VPN & Device Management → VPN → Add VPN Configuration…

If you see “VPN” directly under Settings, you can go there and tap Add VPN Configuration…
2

Set Type to IPsec (Cisco). For Server, use a hostname from /vpn (e.g. vpn-ams.cocoleech.com).
3

Enter your Cocoleech Username and Password. Set Secret to .

Leave Group Name empty (if present). Tap Done or Save.
4

Turn on the VPN by toggling VPN to ON, or select your newly created profile and tap Connect.

Once connected, a VPN badge appears near the status indicators. All traffic can be routed via VPN depending on your profile.
5

If connection fails: verify server/credentials, ensure Type = IPsec and Secret = vpn, or try another region from /vpn.

Tip: You can confirm your public IP and location after connecting by visiting any “What is my IP” page—your region should match the VPN server you chose.