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# Managing VPN Connection (Connect & Disconnect)

This section is used to control the VPN tunnel connection, allowing it to be connected or disconnected. The following are the steps to connect or disconnect a VPN tunnel:

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

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On the IPSec page, scroll down to the **IPSec Tunnel** section. Click the **More** button in the Action column. From the dropdown menu, click **Connect**.

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{% hint style="info" %}
If the VPN is currently **active (Connected)**, only the **Disconnect** button will be available, but If the VPN is not connected, the **Connect** button will appear instead.
{% endhint %}