Installing the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client

1 - Download the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client for Linux installer from: 

2 - Enter your Microsoft 365 email. 

3 - Click Next.  

4 - Enter your Microsoft 365 password. 

5 - Click Sign in.  

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

7 - Click AnyConnect.

8 - Click Start AnyConnect.

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

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

11 - Type your password and installation should begin.

12 - Installation is done when you see the following.

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.  

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

2 - Click to open.

3 - Type vpn.uh.edu.    

4 - Click Connect.

5 - Once prompted enter your Microsoft 365 email.

6 - Press Next.

7 - Enter your Microsoft 365 password.

8 - Click Sign in.

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

10 - 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.

11 - Press Approve.

Disconnect from the UH VPN

1 - Click on the Cisco icon to open the connection box.

2 - The connection box will open. Click 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.

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

2 - Click to open.

3 - Type full-vpn.uh.edu.    

4 - Click Connect.

5 - Once prompted enter your Microsoft 365 username.

6 - Press Next.

7 - Enter your Microsoft 365 password.

8 - Click Sign in.

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

10 - 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. 

11 - Press Approve.

Disconnect from the Full UH VPN

1 - Click on the Cisco icon to open the connection box.

2 - The connection box will open. Click Disconnect.

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