I can't add a VPN in Fedora 36

Hello,
does anyone know what I might be doing wrong? I’m running the latest version of Fedora Workstation.

I’m trying to add a VPN connection (Cisco Compatible VPN (vpnc)), but the “Add” button stays greyed out. I’ve even tried importing a .pcf file with no luck.

had you installed the Packages “NetworkManager-vpnc” and “NetworkManager-vpnc-gnome”?

sudo dnf info NetworkManager-vpnc-gnome NetworkManager-vpnc
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Installed Packages
Name         : NetworkManager-vpnc
Epoch        : 1
Version      : 1.2.8
Release      : 1.fc36
Architecture : x86_64
Size         : 664 k
Source       : NetworkManager-vpnc-1.2.8-1.fc36.src.rpm
Repository   : @System
From repo    : anaconda
Summary      : NetworkManager VPN plugin for vpnc
URL          : http://www.gnome.org/projects/NetworkManager/
License      : GPLv2+
Description  : This package contains software for integrating VPN capabilities with
             : the vpnc server with NetworkManager.

Name         : NetworkManager-vpnc-gnome
Epoch        : 1
Version      : 1.2.8
Release      : 1.fc36
Architecture : x86_64
Size         : 152 k
Source       : NetworkManager-vpnc-1.2.8-1.fc36.src.rpm
Repository   : @System
From repo    : anaconda
Summary      : NetworkManager VPN plugin for vpnc - GNOME files
URL          : http://www.gnome.org/projects/NetworkManager/
License      : GPLv2+
Description  : This package contains software for integrating VPN capabilities with
             : the vpnc server with NetworkManager (GNOME files).

https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/vpn-cisco-cant-be-setted-on-fedora-silverblue-36-through-gnome-settings/74688/3

Yes, both packages are installed.

Thank you!

Edit: Nevermind, I’ve tried the workaround and I’m able to click the Save button, but the VPN doesn’t show up in the VPN field. I guess I’ll have to wait for a fix.

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same issue here, the workaround you mention is using nm-connection-editor and going to advanced settings twice as described here, right? this worked for me and i can activate the vpn connection from the desktop shortcut but indeed it won’t show up in settings.