Install AnyConnect VPN Client

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Windows Installation

These instructions cover how to install the AnyConnect VPN Client on a Windows machine.

1.) Download the AnyConnect Client for Windows

2.) Save the file

This image shows the AnyConnect installer file

3.) Launch the install file (location varies by browser)

4.) Click 'Run'

This image asks if you want to run the file

5.) Click 'Next'

This is the first image of the AnyConnect setup wizard

6.) Accept the User Agreement and click 'Next'

This is an image of the AnyConnect user agreement

7.) Click 'Install'

This image says you're ready to install AnyConnect

8.) Click 'Finish'

This image says to click finish to complete the installation process

Congratulations! You've successfully installed the AnyConnect VPN Client on your Windows device.

If you plan on using AnyConnect to access Colleague, please download the appropriate profiles below. If you are using AnyConnect to access Network/Departmental Storage, please view the Remote access and VPN page and follow the directions listed on the row for AnyConnect (Windows).

The instructions below are ONLY necessary if you are using AnyConnect to access Colleague/Elon's ERP system.

Now, you can download the on-campus profile or the off-campus profile for easier configuration. This will make it easier to connect to the VPN by automatically entering the VPN connection information in the AnyConnect field. After downloading the zip file, perform the following:

Locate and open the Zip file
Run the application file.
Follow the on-screen prompts.
After the installation completes, the on-campus or off-campus profile will automatically be configured in the drop-down field of the AnyConnect Client.

Read more about using AnyConnect VPN Client on your PC.

The profile connections will appear as follows, if you chose to install them:

Off Campus:

On Campus:

Mac Installation

These instructions will walk you through installing the AnyConnect Client on a Mac.

1.) Download the AnyConnect Client for Macs

2.) Choose 'Save File' and click 'OK'

This is an image of the AnyConnect DMG file

3.) Open the install file from your Downloads folder

4.) Double-click the PKG file

An image of the PKG file

5.) Click 'Continue'

This is the introduction screen for the setup process.

6.) Click 'Continue'

An image of the user agreement

7.) Click 'Agree' to accept the license agreement

Click 'Agree' to accept the license agreement

8.) Select your computer hard drive as the installation location and click 'Continue'

Select your computer hard drive as the installation location and click 'Continue'

9.) Click 'Install'

Click 'Install'

If prompted for a password, use the password for your computer.

10.) Congratulations! The AnyConnect VPN Client is ready for use on your computer.