If you are not using Box or Box Sync and still have files on the N:\ drive, you will need to use the VPN in order to connect to the UT network when you are not on campus.
The VPN may also be necessary to activate Office or Windows for computers that are rarely or never on campus.
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Computer Services pre-installs the VPN software client for computers intended to be used off campus.
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Open the VPN application
Method 1:
Next to the Start Menu, click in the Search box and type in Cisco.
When you see Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client, click the icon to open it.
Method 2:
Click the Start Menu, then click All apps.
Scroll down until you find the Cisco folder, click on it to expand it.
Then click on Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client
If the address is already entered click Connect.
Note title First Time Only: The VPN software will now prompt for the address to connect to.
Enter vpn.utexas.edu and click Connect.
- Now enter in your UT EID username, password and 2FA password and click OK.
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