VPN Installation Instructions for Linux (Ubuntu)
Installing the VPN
Connecting to VPN | Disconnect from VPN
Connecting to FULL VPN | Disconnect from FULL VPN
Installing the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client
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Download the for Linux installer from:
- Enter your Microsoft 365 email.
- Click Next.
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Enter your Microsoft 365 password.
- Click Sign in.
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You will be prompted to authenticate based on your default authentication method. Click Other Options to select one of the following to authenticate:
- Click AnyConnect.
- Click Start AnyConnect.
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Click Download for Linux and copy the file to your desktop.
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Open Terminal. Drag the file into Terminal. Remove the quotes and type sudo bash in front of the file location. Press Enter.
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Type your password and installation should begin.
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Installation is done when you see the following.
Connecting to the É«»¨Ìà VPN
This is for users that need to access É«»¨Ìà secure network resources from off campus. Please make sure to have the DUO mobile app installed on your device before starting.
- Open the search bar and search for Cisco. You should see the Cisco icon.
- Click to open.
- Type vpn.uh.edu.
- Click Connect.
- Once prompted enter your Microsoft 365 email.
- Press Next.
- Enter your Microsoft 365 password.
- Click Sign in.
- You will be prompted to authenticate based on your default authentication method.
Click Other Options to select one of the following to authenticate:
- On your mobile device press Tap To View Actions (Android) or Login request (iPhone)… Or go directly to the DUO mobile app on your phone.
- Press Approve.
Disconnect from the É«»¨Ìà VPN
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Click on the Cisco icon to open the connection box.
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The connection box will open. Click Disconnect.
Note: You are now disconnected from É«»¨Ìà VPN and will be required to re-enter your password to reconnect.
Connecting to the Full É«»¨Ìà VPN
This is for users that need to access web-based journals and databases licensed by É«»¨Ìà Libraries. Please make sure to have the DUO mobile app installed on your device before starting.
- Open the search bar and search for Cisco. You should see the Cisco icon.
- Click to open.
- Type full-vpn.uh.edu.
- Click Connect.
- Once prompted enter your Microsoft 365 username.
- Press Next.
- Enter your Microsoft 365 password.
- Click Sign in.
- You will be prompted to authenticate based on your default authentication method.
Click Other Options to select one of the following to authenticate:
- On your mobile device press Tap To View Actions (Android) or Login request (iPhone)… Or go directly to the DUO mobile app on your phone.
- Press Approve.
Disconnect from the Full É«»¨Ìà VPN
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Click on the Cisco icon to open the connection box.
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The connection box will open. Click Disconnect.
Note: You are now disconnected from full É«»¨Ìà VPN and will be required to re-enter your password to reconnect.