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# How to Manage IPsec Policies?

### a. How do I view all of my IPsec policies?

To view all of your IPsec policies, follow the steps below:

**Step 1:** [Login](https://customer.acecloudhosting.com/index.php?m=ace_product_register_addon\&action=login) to your account.

**Step 2:** Navigate to **Networks** and then click on **VPN**.

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**Step 3:** Click on the **IPsec Policies** tab to view all of your IPsec policies.

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### b. How do I create an IPsec policy?

To create an IPsec policy, follow the steps below:

**Step 1:** Click **Create IPSec Policy**.

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**Step 2:** Enter the details and click **Submit**.

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| Field                         | Description                                                                                                                                                             |
| ----------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Name                          | Enter a unique name for the IPsec policy.                                                                                                                               |
| Description                   | Enter a short explanation of the purpose or usage of the policy.                                                                                                        |
| Authorization algorithm       | Select the algorithm used for authenticating data during transmission. Common options include **SHA1, SHA256, SHA384** and **SHA512**.                                  |
| Encapsulation Mode            | Select the mode used to encapsulate the data packets. Common modes include **tunnel** and **transport**.                                                                |
| Encryption algorithm          | Select the algorithm used to encrypt the data being transmitted. Common choices are **3DES, AES128, AES192** and **AES256.**                                            |
| Lifetime units                | Select the unit of time that specifies the duration for which the IPsec Security Association (SA) is valid.                                                             |
| Lifetime value for IPSEC keys | Enter the value that defines how long the IPsec keys should be valid before they need to be refreshed or re-established                                                 |
| Perfect Forward Secrecy       | Select the group. This feature ensures that the compromise of one key does not compromise past session keys. Common options are **Group 2, Group 5**, and **Group 14**. |
| Transform Protocol            | Select the protocol used for transforming and securing the data. Common protocols include  **ESP, AH,** and  **AH-ESP.**                                                |

### c. How do I edit an IPsec policy?

To edit an IPsec policy, follow the steps below:

**Step 1:** Choose the IPsec policy you want to edit, click on **Actions**, and choose **Edit IPsec Policy** from the drop-down menu.

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**Step 2:** Update the details that you want to change and click on **Submit**.

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### d. How do I delete an IPsec policy?

You can delete an IPsec policy by clicking **Actions** and then selecting **Delete IPsec Policy** from the drop-down menu.

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### e. How do I view an overview of IPsec policy?

To view an overview of IPsec policy, follow the steps below:

**Step 1:** Click on the IPsec policy name for which you want to view the overview.

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**Step 2:** Here, you can view the overview of the selected IPsec policy.

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