How to setup L2TP VPN on Windows 10?
Owen Barnes
Updated on March 01, 2026
How to setup L2TP VPN on Windows 10?
From the Windows 10 Start Menu,click Settings.
How do I configure a L2TP VPN?
Navigate to the Settings > VPN > VPN Servers > Create New VPN Server > Create section to add the L2TP server.
What is L2TP passthrough?
What is L2TP passthrough – LinuxQuestions.org. En.m.wikipedia.org In computer networking, Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) is a tunneling protocol used to support virtual private networks (VPNs) or as part of the delivery of services by ISPs.
What ports to open for L2TP VPN?
For L2TP/IPSEC VPN connections, you need to open UDP port 500 for Internet Key Exchange (IKE) traffic, UDP port 4500 (IPsec control path) and UDP port 1701 for L2TP traffic. IPsec ESP traffic also uses IP protocol 50.