Forticlient - IPsec IKEv2 VPN (X.509) works on local account but not on Entra ID / Intune‑managed device
Hi,
I’m having an issue with FortiClient IPsec VPN (IKEv2) using X.509 certificate authentication.
I get a timeout when connecting.
Setup:
Windows 11
Device Entra ID joined and enrolled in Intune
FortiClient VPN (free) 7.4.3.4726
IPsec VPN, IKEv2, certificate (X.509)
Encapsulation: Auto
Ports open: UDP 500, TCP 443
Issue:
✅ VPN connects successfully when I sign in to Windows using a local account
❌ VPN fails when I sign in using a work account (Microsoft Entra ID)
No changes were made to the VPN configuration, certificates, or FortiGate
The same VPN profile works on devices not enrolled in Intune
This strongly suggests a conflict related to Intune / Entra ID device context, not the gateway or certificate itself. I should add that there are no policies in Intune that could restrict VPN functionality.
Question:
Are there known issues or limitations with IPsec IKEv2 + X.509 certificates on Intune‑managed, Entra ID–joined devices?
Is a device certificate required instead of a user certificate in this scenario?
Any insights would be appreciated. Thanks!
