# IPSec on iOS 13.1.3 on iPhone 8

First, download the [CA.crt](/https://ircnow.org/ca.crt) from IRCNow using a web browser (such as Safari).

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Tap on Allow. Then, tap Close. Tap your Home Button and then open the Settings app. Tap on the General row.

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Tap on the Profile row. Tap on vpn3.ircnow.org.

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Tap on Install at the top right corner.

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Enter your passcode.

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Tap on Install at the top right corner. Then tap Install again at the bottom.

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The profile will now be verified.

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Now, tap Profile at the top left corner, then tap General again to return to the general settings. Tap on VPN. Tap Add VPN Configuration. Fill in the details:

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  * Description: IRCNow

  * Server: vpn3.ircnow.org

  * Remote ID: vpn3.ircnow.org

  * Local ID: [your username]

  * User Authentication: Username

  * Username: [your username]

  * Password: [your password]

Tap done when finished.

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Tap on the status toggle to connect to the VPN. If the VPN is working, you should see a VPN icon at the top of the status bar.

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For legacy users, the old cert is here: [CA.crt](/https://vpn.ircnow.org/ca.crt)