I am required to use VPN to access UH resources. How do I set up AnyConnect VPN client on my Linux (Ubuntu) device?

Installing the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client


Download the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client for Linux installer from:

VPN Windows Download

                                        

Enter your Microsoft 365 email. 

Click Next.  



VPN Microsoft 365 Initial Login


Enter your Microsoft 365 password. 

Click Sign in.  


VPN Microsoft 365 Password Login


You will be prompted to authenticate based on your default authentication method. Click Other Options to select one of the following to authenticate:

 




Click AnyConnect.

Click Start AnyConnect.



Start VPN Download for Linux


Click Download for Linux and copy the file to your desktop.


           VPN Download for Linux


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Open Terminal. Drag the file into Terminal. Remove the quotes and type sudo bash in front of the file location. Press Enter.                 Sudo Bash

Type your password and installation should begin.

Installation is done when you see the following.

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Connecting to the UH VPN

This is for users that need to access UH secure network resources from off campus. Please make sure to have the DUO mobile app installed on your device before starting.  


Open the search bar and search for Cisco. You should see the Cisco icon.

Click to open.




search cisco




Type vpn.uh.edu.    

Click Connect.




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Once prompted enter your Microsoft 365 email.

Press Next.



VPN Microsoft 365 Initial Login



Enter your Microsoft 365 password.

Click Sign in.




VPN Microsoft 365 Password Login


You will be prompted to authenticate based on your default authentication method. Click Other Options to select one of the following to authenticate:






On your mobile device press Tap To View Actions (Android) or Login request (iPhone)… Or go directly to the DUO mobile app on your phone. 



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android




Press Approve.




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Disconnect from the UH VPN

Click on the Cisco icon to open the connection box.

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The connection box will open. Click Disconnect.

         vpn disconnect

Note: You are now disconnected from UH VPN and will be required to re-enter your password to reconnect.

 


 



Connecting to the Full UH VPN

This is for users that need to access web-based journals and databases licensed by UH Libraries. Please make sure to have the DUO mobile app installed on your device before starting.


Open the search bar and search for Cisco. You should see the Cisco icon.

Click to open.



search cisco



Type full-vpn.uh.edu.    

Click Connect.



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Once prompted enter your Microsoft 365 username.

Press Next.



VPN Microsoft 365 Initial Login



Enter your Microsoft 365 password.

Click Sign in.



VPN Microsoft 365 Password Login



You will be prompted to authenticate based on your default authentication method. Click Other Options to select one of the following to authenticate:






On your mobile device press Tap To View Actions (Android) or Login request (iPhone)… Or go directly to the DUO mobile app on your phone. 


iphone



android




Press Approve.

 


approve


 



Disconnect from the Full UH VPN


Click on the Cisco icon to open the connection box.

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The connection box will open. Click Disconnect.

        linux disconnect vpn

Note: You are now disconnected from full UH VPN and will be required to re-enter your password to reconnect.

Created: Jan 25, 2018 - 10:42am Updated: Mar 21, 2024 - 3:49am Author: UIT Support Center Article: 2871
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