Which VPN type should I choose on Windows?

Select L2TP/IPsec in the Security tab.

It won’t connect — what should I check?

Confirm Type = L2TP/IPsec, PSK = “vpn”, server hostname is correct, required Windows IPsec services are running, or try another region.

Yes — some Wi-Fi blocks it. Test via mobile hotspot or home network.

Windows · L2TP/IPsec

Follow the steps below to connect via the built-in Windows L2TP/IPsec client.

Server (Hostname)

Pick from /vpn (e.g. vpn-ams.cocoleech.com)

Username

Your Cocoleech Username

Password

Generated on /vpn

Pre-Shared Key

vpn

Tip: L2TP/IPsec uses the pre-shared key above plus your account username/password. If you don’t have a VPN password yet, create one on the VPN page.

1

Open Network & Internet Settings → Network and Sharing Center → Set up a new connection or network.
2

Choose Connect to a workplace → Use my Internet connection (VPN).

Enter a server from /vpn (e.g. vpn-ams.cocoleech.com) and tick Don’t connect now.
3

Open the connection Properties → Security tab. Set VPN type to L2TP/IPsec, click Advanced settings, choose Use preshared key and enter vpn.
4

Connect using your Cocoleech Username and your generated VPN Password. Save credentials if prompted.

If connection fails, double-check VPN Type = L2TP/IPsec, the preshared key is vpn, and your server hostname & credentials are correct.

Windows services IPsec Policy Agent and IKE and AuthIP IPsec Keying Modules should be running.
Try another server from /vpn if a region is busy.
Some networks block L2TP/IPsec. If you’re on a strict Wi-Fi, try mobile hotspot or your home network.