UVM’s Virtual Private Network service allows remote users with UVM credentials to securely access resources that are normally only available to on-campus users.
Additionally, you must set up a Multi-Factor Authentication device to access UVM’s VPN. See here for information and guides on available MFA methods.
Windows
- Download the most recent version of Cisco Secure Client UVM Software Portal.
- Locate the file on your machine and double click it to launch the installer.
- After installation is complete, open the “Cisco Secure Client” from your Start menu.
- For login instructions, please see our guide for using the Cisco Secure Client app.
macOS
- Download the most recent version of Cisco Secure Client from the UVM Software Portal.
- Locate the downloaded .pkg file on your machine and double-click it. An install wizard will launch. Proceed through the installer.
Additional Popups
Towards the end of the Installation step, additional windows may appear requesting special permissions for Installer and Cisco Secure Client. Click Allow and/or follow the on-screen instructions to Open System Preferences and allow Cisco Secure Client to run in the background. Making changes to System Preferences or System Settings requires entry of your computer’s Admin password.
- After installation is complete, open the Cisco Secure Client from your Applications folder.
- For login instructions, please see our guide for using the Cisco Secure Client app.
Android
- Install the Cisco Secure Client-AnyConnect app from the Google Play Store.
- Open the AnyConnect app, and then tap on the Connections menu.
- Tap the + (plus) icon in the bottom-right corner to add a new VPN connection.
- Enter the following connection settings, and then tap Done:
Description: UVM
Server Address: sslvpn.uvm.edu
- Ensure that your newly created UVM connection is selected, and then tap the back button to return to the main menu of the AnyConnect app.
- To connect, toggle the AnyConnect VPN switch to ON.
- Sign in with your NetID and password, proceeding through Duo when prompted.
- Click Accept in the banner that pops up. If your device asks if you want to allow Cisco Secure Client to set up a VPN connection, you will have to allow it for the app to work.
- When you see “Connected” under AnyConnect VPN, you’re all set!
iOS
- Install the Cisco Secure Client app from the App Store.
- Open the AnyConnect app, and then tap on the Connections menu.
- Tap on Add VPN Connection
- Enter the UVM connection settings as follows, and then tap Save in the upper-right corner:
Description: UVM
Server Address: sslvpn.uvm.edu
- Press Allow at the prompt.
- When you can see the UVM connection added and enabled, tap the Back button in the upper-left corner.
- Make sure the UVM connection is selected, and then toggle the AnyConnect VPN switch to ON.
