Some campus resources can only be accessed (wired or wireless) via a secure connection using the UT VPN service.  If you are off-campus, the UT VPN service places your system on a secure UT address space.  This emulates your system as if it was physically on campus and connected via the wired or wireless UT network.

Note:  not all campus resources require a VPN connection, but if you encounter any difficulties attempting to access a campus resource, it is recommended to connect via a VPN session first, then attempt to access the campus resource.

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)

• 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).  Type one of the following options below:

    1. push << Sends a notification to your smart phone

    2. sms << Sends an text to your cell phone

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