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 setup DUO for the first time: https://utdirect.utexas.edu/apps/duo/register/duo_login/?next=/apps/duo/register/

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
  • Username:  YourEID
  • Password:  YourEIDPassword
  • DUO Passcode (or "Second Password" on mobile apps)

    • push << Sends a notification to your smart phone

    • sms << Sends an text to your cell phone

    • phone << Sends a call to your phone number
    • <numeric passcode> Generated from Duo App or text