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1. Download this app from Microsoft Store for Windows 10, Windows 10 Mobile, Windows 10 Team (Surface Hub), HoloLens, Xbox One. See screenshots, read the latest customer reviews, and compare ratings for AnyConnect.
2. Cisco AnyConnect is cross-platform. It can be used on Microsoft, Linux, and Mac operating systems. Depending on the plan used, it can connect thousands of laptops into a single encrypted connection. Powerful mobile defense. Cisco has developed a product that is useful for business with valuable assets distributed across the world.

Learn about UCSD's expanded virtual private network (VPN) service, which lets you create protected connections to UCSD's network from remote locations.

VPN Use During Temporary Remote Work Directives Spring 2020

In response to the surge in remote workers, IT Services has significantly upgraded the capacity and performance of the VPN service. As such you should feel free to rely on the VPN anytime you are working remotely. When connected to the VPN using the 2-Step Secured - allthruucsd group, all of the traffic to and from your home or remote computer has malware filtered exactly as any on-campus computer does. However, the VPN should not be used when you are not working, such as when a family member is using your personal computer. Note that most academic and student services do not not require you to be logged in to VPN. Faculty and staff are encouraged to use the VPN when working on administrative activities. Find information on VPN setup.

These services require VPN:

• Shared Network Drives
• Cognos/Tableau
• Remote Desktop to computers or VMs
• TN3270 (IFIS/ISIS)
• Library resources (requires 2-Step Secured - allthruucsd)
• Staging links to preview CMS websites (requires 2-Step Secured - allthruucsd)
• Canvas does not require VPN but is recommended if connecting outside the U.S.
• AccessLink
• TechWiki
• Some department-specific applications (iDocs, BAMTRAC, CRIS)

The UCSD VPN creates a virtual private connection over public networks using encryption and other security checks to help protect against computer data transmission interception. It also helps ensure only authorized users can access campus networks. With VPN, network computing traffic between your remote machine (off-campus or wireless) and campus passes over a single, encrypted connection, and your remote machine has a UCSD IP address.

Two-step login is required for VPN connections. Learn more about VPN and two-step login.

VPN Services

• AnyConnect - Cisco software VPN client which offers the maximum capabilities and performance.
• EasyConnect - web-based VPN portal at https://vpn.ucsd.edu, which allows secure access to many campus services, electronic library resources, and remote desktop computing without requiring the installation of a software client.

Connect to UCSD's VPN using one of these options:

• VPN AnyConnect client — Download the client for secure access to UCSD services, including Library resources using:
  • Conventional installation:
• EasyConnect Web interface to access UCSD services (except the Libraries) — Easily and securely access UCSD services without installing the client. Mac OS X users: EasyConnect Web interface should only be used with computers running Mac OS X 10.8 and newer. Older versions of Mac OS X are no longer supported.
  1. Go to https://vpn.ucsd.edu
  2. Enter your Active Directory (AD) username and password.
  3. Select EasyConnect from the Group drop-down menu, and click Sign On.
  4. You now can access campus services by clicking a link from the list, such as:
     • Campus Exchange (Outlook Web Access)
     • Campus Network Status
     • Link Family (FinancialLink, TravelLink, etc.)
     • SysWiki (for campus system administrators)

     You can also access services by typing a URL in the Address field.

• iPhone/iTouch/iPad 6.0.x and above
  • Set up your iPhone or iPad to access the VPN.

To reset your Active Directory (AD) username or password, go to https://adweb.ucsd.edu/adpass or contact your department's system administrator.

VPN Pools

• The VPN service offers the ability to create department-specific pools, which can be used to control access to departmental resources. Please contact your IT support staff for additional information on accessing or using pools for your department. If you do not have IT support staff, then contact the ITS Service Desk.
• To access a VPN pool, when logging in to the VPN, enter your username followed by '@' the pool name. For example, to access the ITS pool, enter 'username@ITS'.

For additional technical info on the VPN service, please see the VPN article on the TechWiki.

Table of Contents

Some USC online-based services require access through on-campus USC Secure Wireless or a wired network connection. USC offers a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection to provide secure remote access to these services when you are off-campus. When off-campus, you must use the Cisco AnyConnect VPN client to access internal USC systems handling confidential or sensitive data, such as Student Information System (SIS), and file servers for specific schools and departments. The Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility client is a web-based VPN client that does not require user configuration.

This webpage provides instructions on how to install and connect to the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility client for Windows 10 operating systems, including both 32- and 64-bit versions.

Login and Download VPN Software

1. Connect to your local network.
2. Go to https://vpn.usc.edu/.
3. On the login screen, enter your USC NetID and Password.
4. Click Login.

5. After you have logged in, click AnyConnect on the left.

6. In the middle of the screen, click Start AnyConnect.

7. On the following Download & Install screen, click the Download for Windows button. You may be prompted to save the file, or it may automatically download to your Downloads folder.

Install AnyConnect VPN Client

8. Search for the downloaded file on your computer and double-click it.
   • You may see the file in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen.
   • If you do not see it there, look in your Downloads folder.
9. A Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client Setup pop-up window appears. Click Next. This will initiate the installation.

10. On the End User License Agreement window, select I accept the terms in the License Agreement.
11. Then click Next.

12. Click Install. The installation will begin.
    • If prompted to allow the installation, click Yes.
    • If prompted, enter your computer’s Admin ID and password. This is the ID and password you use to log into the computer.

13. When the installation is complete, click Finish.

Connect with AnyConnect VPN

14. Search for the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client app on your desktop (Type “Cisco AnyConnect” in your computer search bar OR select the Windows Start button and search in the menu items).
15. Click to open the application.

16. In the VPN pop-up window, enter: vpn.usc.edu
17. Then click Connect.

18. On the Welcome screen enter your USC NetID and Password.
19. Click Sign in.

20. On the Please verify your identity screen, click on Send Me a Push, Call Me, or Enter a Passcode to complete the Duo Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) process.

21. You are now connected to the USC network through the Cisco AnyConnect VPN client.

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Getting Help

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If you need help installing or connecting to your Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility client, contact the ITS Customer Support Center.