rob1234567

Q: ios 8 vpn client prompts for password on each use

Every time I try to make my L2TP connection from iOS 8, I have to enter my password again.  Why can't you just save the password like in the previous version? 

iPad (3rd gen) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iOS 6.0.1

Posted on Sep 28, 2014 6:12 PM

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  • by bjoernalbers,

    bjoernalbers bjoernalbers Oct 27, 2014 8:58 AM in response to rob1234567
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    Oct 27, 2014 8:58 AM in response to rob1234567

    The bug also appears on iOS 8.1: I just had the same experience on an iPhone 4S with a Cisco IPSec-VPN + paranoid passphrase...

    Deleting and recreating the VPN-connection doesn't solve the issue.

    Hopefully it will be fixed in the next update...

  • by rccharles,

    rccharles rccharles Oct 27, 2014 11:37 AM in response to bjoernalbers
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    Oct 27, 2014 11:37 AM in response to bjoernalbers

    Here are the places to report bugs:

     

    Get an account at

    http://developer.apple.com/  then submit a bug report to http://bugreporter.apple.com/

    Once on the bugreporter page,

       -- click on New icon

       -- See if you need to attach a log file or log files, clicking on Show instructions for gathering logs.  Scroll down to find the area or application that matches the problem.

       -- etc.

     

    Developers:

    "Submitting Bugs and Feedback

    Your feedback goes a long way towards making our products even better. With Apple Bug Reporter, you can submit bug reports or request enhancements to APIs and developer tools."

    https://developer.apple.com/bug-reporting/

     

     

    Enterprise support:

    Call enterprise support  (866) 752-7753  to create  a case ID number

  • by rob1234567,

    rob1234567 rob1234567 Mar 17, 2015 11:24 AM in response to rob1234567
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    Mar 17, 2015 11:24 AM in response to rob1234567

    Still unable to save a VPN in iOS 8.2.  Starting to look like Apple has abandoned VPN support and it's time to switch to OpenVPN

     

    I tested various passwords between 16 and 32 characters in length and never had a single success at saving it.  Prompted me every time.

  • by cavalleydude,

    cavalleydude cavalleydude Jul 17, 2015 8:27 AM in response to rob1234567
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    Jul 17, 2015 8:27 AM in response to rob1234567

    iOS 8.4 still has this same issue with Cisco IPSec-VPN not saving the password.

  • by rob1234567,

    rob1234567 rob1234567 Aug 11, 2015 4:38 AM in response to rob1234567
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    Aug 11, 2015 4:38 AM in response to rob1234567

    Confirmed, still unable to save password in iOS 8.4.

     

    This version offers one small improvement though, it is now possible to delete the VPN connection and create a new connection with a saved password.

     

    It is also possible to use the OpenVPN app where available. The app seems to work better overall  as it has a  better interface.