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# Create IPsec

The Create IPSec feature is used to create a new IPSec configuration for the selected VPN.

On the **VPN List** page, click **More** in the **Action** column, then select **Configuration**.

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On the **IPSec** tab, click the **Create IPSec** button.

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The **Create IPSec** page appears. The following tables describe the fields required to create an IPSec configuration.

**Phase 1**

<table><thead><tr><th width="179.603515625">Column</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Remote VPN</strong></td><td>Specifies the remote VPN address used for the IPSec configuration.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Pre-Shared Key</strong></td><td>Specifies the pre-shared key used for the IPSec configuration.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Description</strong></td><td>Specifies a description for the Phase 1 configuration.</td></tr></tbody></table>

**Phase 2**

<table><thead><tr><th width="180.1015625">Column</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Remote Network</strong></td><td>Specifies the remote network for the IPSec configuration.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Network Size</strong></td><td>Specifies the network size for the remote network.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Description</strong></td><td>Specifies a description for the Phase 2 configuration.</td></tr></tbody></table>

Complete the **Remote VPN** field with the remote VPN address.

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Provide the **Pre-Shared Key**, or click **Generate Pre-Shared Key** to automatically generate a pre-shared key.

{% hint style="warning" %}
The pre-shared key must be the same on both sides of the IPSec configuration.
{% endhint %}

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Fill in the **Description** field for **Phase 1**.

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Specify the **Remote Network**, then select the **Network Size**.

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Complete the **Description** field for **Phase 2**.

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After all required fields have been completed, click the **Create** button.

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The system displays a notification indicating that the IPSec configuration is being created.

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If the IPSec configuration is successfully created, the system redirects you to the [**IPSec Detail**](/guidance-for-enterprise/deka-gpu/deka-gpu-deka-vpn/configuration-deka-vpn-ipsec/ipsec-detail.md) page, where you can view the IPSec information and manage the IPSec tunnel.