Mikrotik L2tp Server Setup Full Updated Online

The Complete Guide: MikroTik L2TP Server Setup (Full Configuration)

Introduction

In the world of remote access, security and reliability are paramount. While PPTP is now considered obsolete due to known vulnerabilities, L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) combined with IPsec provides a robust, secure, and widely compatible VPN solution. Almost every operating system—Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Linux—supports L2TP/IPsec natively, requiring no third-party client software.

Go to IP > Authentication and click on the + button to create a new authentication method.
Select PAP (Password Authentication Protocol) or CHAP (Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol) as the authentication method.
Set the Username and Password for L2TP authentication.

With the underlying profiles ready, you can now activate the server. Navigate to PPP > Interface > L2TP Server. Enabled: Checked. Default Profile: L2TP-profile. Authentication: Check mschap2 (most secure for L2TP). Use IPsec: Select yes or required. IPsec Secret: Enter a strong Pre-Shared Key (PSK). 4. User Authentication (PPP Secrets) Create credentials for individual users to log in. PPP > Secrets > + Name: username Password: userpassword Service: l2tp Profile: L2TP-profile 5. Firewall Rules mikrotik l2tp server setup full

Step 10: Client Configuration Examples

Windows 10/11

Settings → Network & Internet → VPN → Add VPN connection
VPN provider: Windows (built-in)
Connection name: MikroTik L2TP
Server name or address: your-public-ip-or-dyndns
VPN type: L2TP/IPsec with pre-shared key
Pre-shared key: YourSharedSecretKey123
Username/password: As set in /ppp secret
Click Save, then Connect