Connecting to the University of Texas VPN

VPN (Virtual Private Network) is required to for some UT services from off campus.

VPN requires two-factor authentication using DUO.
To get start with DUO: https://ut.service-now.com/sp?id=kb_article&number=KB0018240
NOTE: For remote desktop connections, use Remote Desktop Gateway (RDG), VPN is NOT needed.

Engineering managed computer
- The application, Cisco Secure Client, should already be installed.
- If you don't see it installed, open "Software Center" and choose to install it.
Personal computer: PC or Mac
- Go to https://vpn.utexas.edu and enter your UT EID and Password.
- Authenticate with DUO
- Select the Download button to download and install the software.
Mobile Device
- Download the free Cisco Secure Client app
  - Users of iOS devices may download the app from the iTunes App Store.
  - Users of Android devices may download the app from Google Play.
- Please be sure to keep the apps updated.

Start the application: Cisco Secure Client.
Enter the following:
- Connect to: vpn.utexas.edu
- You will be redirected to a UT Logon website.
- Enter your EID and EID password.
- You will be required to use DUO for multi-factor authentication.