Clone a Site-2-Site VPN Tunnel Connection

Updated: July 8, 2026

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Clone an existing site-to-site VPN tunnel connection in Cisco Multicloud Defense and update its endpoints, IP addresses, profile, or authentication value.

Use the following procedure to clone a VPN Tunnel connection using the Multicloud Defense Controller dashboard:

Procedure

	1.	Navigate to Infrastructure > Network > VPN Connections.
	2.	Select a VPN connection so it is highlighted.
	3.	In the Actions drop-down menu, select Clone.
	4.	Enter a Name for the connection. It must be different from the connection that is being cloned.
	5.	Modify any of the following information that is cloned: Device 1. Device 1 Virtual Interface IP. Device 2. Device 1 Virtual Interface IP. IPSec Profile selection.
	6.	The Authentication type is cloned, but the key value for it is not. Enter the Authentication Value for the tunnel.
	7.	Click Save.

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