# vpn server secret

## Syntax

```
[no] vpn server secret <string>
```

## Syntax Description

<table><thead><tr><th width="203">Keyword</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><code>no</code></td><td>(Optional) Deletes the existing shared secret and disables the IslandExpress service.</td></tr><tr><td>string</td><td>An ASCII string of up to 255 characters. Must be enclosed in quotes if it contains whitespace.</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Defaults

IslandExpress is disabled by default.

## Usage Guidelines

This command enables the IslandExpress service and defines the shared secret peers must use to authenticate to it.

## Examples

```
vpn server secret "my vpn password"
```

## Related Commands