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.  

• VPN requires two-factor authentication using DUO.

• To get start with DUO: https://ut.service-now.com/sp?id=kb_article&number=KB0018240

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

    • 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.

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.