---
title: "Configuring Cloud VPN on Fedora"
source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/server-administration/linux/configuring-cloud-vpn-on-fedora/"
description: "Using a VPN to connect to your server? Liquid Web offers a cloud vpn solution for connecting to your server securely. Get directions for installing and configur…"
vertical: "Hosting"
date: "2024-03-04"
last_modified: "2026-07-23"
---

# Configuring Cloud VPN on Fedora

Once you create your Cloud VPN, the next step is to configure it so that you can connect securely from anywhere. This tutorial will walk you through configuring your VPN on a Fedora workstation. We recommend using the **Cisco AnyConnect Client**. The setup is simple and reliable. If for some reason you have trouble using the Cisco Client, you can also try the ShrewSoft client shown later in the article. Only one client is required for your VPN connection.

## Using Cisco AnyConnect Client

1. Open https://vpn.liquidweb.services on any browser on your workstation. Enter the credentials you created for your VPN user. If you need to create a VPN user, see [Setting Up Your Cloud VPN.](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/portal/account/account-security/setting-up-your-cloud-vpn/)

![vpn login screen](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_4ZRbaG.jpg)2. Click the **Download button** to download the client on your workstation (the installer will detect which version of the software you need). Run the installer.
3. Open the AnyConnect client. Enter **vpn.liquidweb.services** into the AnyConnect client.

![vpn connection dialogue box](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_q2JrJQ.png)4. Enter the username/password you created for the VPN user. Then click **OK.**

![anyconnect user credentials screenshot](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_gHiHw4.png)That’s it! You’re now connected to your Liquid Web Cloud VPN and can securely access your server.

## Using the Native Fedora Client

To install the VPN client for your Cloud VPN on Fedora, [log in via SSH](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/server-administration/linux/logging-into-your-server-via-secure-shell-ssh/) and enter the following command:

```
sudo dnf install strongswan NetworkManager-strongswan NetworkManager-strongswan-gnome
```

![download example in command line](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_Bgw3zN.png) 

1. Once the client is installed, open your **Settings** page. Select **Network** to add a new network connection.  
    ![network link highlighted](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_g2Il9r.png)
2. In the **Network** window, click the **\[+\]** **Plus Sign** in the lower left hand side of the window, to create a new network connection for your VPN.  
    ![plus sign highlghted](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_si7IAl.png)
3. Select **VPN** to open the client options. Choose **Cisco AnyConnect Compatible VPN (openconnect)**.  
    ![cisco anyconnect vpn highlighted in list](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_ERiq6K.png)
4. Enter the **Gateway** IP: 50.28.17.124, your username and password, then enter the **Group name**: *liquidweb*, and the **(Group Password)** that you can find in your [account](https://portal.nexcess.com/). The Group Password can be found by clicking on the Cloud VPN under Services, then clicking “Connecting”.  
    ![](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/cloud-vpn.png)  
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    | ### **Note:**     The username you create for the VPN must be in lower case letters only. The VPN client will not recognize upper case letters or special characters. Numbers are allowed. |
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    ![vpn login credentials entered](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_PiG19s.png)
5. Click **Add** and your **Network** window will now show the VPN you configured. Click **Connect** from your **Menu** to connect securely from your VPN.  
    ![lw vpn highlighted and connect highlighted in menu](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_NafKiP.png)