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Connecting to the University of Texas VPN

Connecting to the University of Texas VPN

VPN (Virtual Private Network) is required to access your campus desktop from off campus as well as other UT services.  

Installing VPN (Application:  Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client)

  • Engineering managed computer
    • The application, Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility 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 AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client app
    • Please be sure to keep the apps updated.

Connecting to VPN:

  • Start the application:  Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility 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.