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strongSwan VPN Client APK v2.6.3 · Latest Version for Android

strongSwan is the official Android client for IKEv2/IPsec VPNs, supporting certificates, EAP authentication and seamless network changes.

Version
2.6.3
Updated
Oct 27, 2026
Size
26 MB
Requires
Android 6.0+
Developer
strongSwan Project
Category
Tools
License
GPL-2.0+
Package
org.strongswan.android

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What's New in v2.6.3

  • Improves the behavior when roaming between different networks
  • Fix edge-to-edge layout issues with settings and app selection
  • Update OpenSSL to support ML-KEM (requires explicit configuration in proposals)
  • Fix vulnerability in eap-mschapv2 plugin
  • Fix filename when exporting the log

What is strongSwan VPN Client?

strongSwan is a widely used open-source IPsec VPN solution, and this is its official Android app. It connects to IKEv2 VPN servers used by many companies and providers, and handles switching between Wi-Fi and mobile data smoothly.

Key Features

  • IKEv2 with IPsec encryption
  • Username/password (EAP) and certificate login
  • MOBIKE for network changes
  • Per-app VPN and split tunnelling
  • Import profiles from files

Getting Started

Get the server address and credentials or certificate from your VPN administrator, create a profile and connect.

Open Source and Privacy

strongSwan VPN Client is developed in the open by strongSwan Project and released under the GPL-2.0+ license. The code is hosted at github.com/strongswan/strongswan, so anyone can check what the app does. The version on this page has no ads or tracking libraries flagged by F-Droid.

How to Install strongSwan VPN Client APK

  1. Tap Download and get the strongSwan VPN Client v2.6.3 APK (26 MB).
  2. Optional: compare the file’s SHA-256 checksum with the one on the download page.
  3. Open the file and allow your browser or file manager to install unknown apps if asked.
  4. Tap Install. Updates from the same source install over this one and keep your data, because they are signed with the same key.

Previous Versions

  • v2.6.2 (15 MB, 2025-11-03)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is strongSwan VPN Client free?

Yes. strongSwan VPN Client is free and open-source software released under the GPL-2.0+ license. It has no ads and no paid version is required to use it.

Is this strongSwan VPN Client APK safe?

The APK on this page is the original file published in the F-Droid repository, unmodified. Its SHA-256 checksum is listed on the download page so you can verify it, and the full source code is public.

What Android version does strongSwan VPN Client need?

strongSwan VPN Client v2.6.3 requires Android 6.0 or newer.

Where can I find the source code of strongSwan VPN Client?

The source code is available at https://github.com/strongswan/strongswan. You can read it, report issues or contribute there.

Download strongSwan VPN Client APK v2.6.3

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