VPN Installation Instructions for Windows
Installing the VPN
Uninstalling the VPN
Connecting to VPN | Disconnect from VPN
Connecting to FULL VPN | Disconnect from FULL VPN
Installing the Cisco Secure VPN Client
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Download the for Windows installer.
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Enter your Microsoft 365 email.
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Click Next.
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Enter your Microsoft 365 password.
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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:
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Select AnyConnect on lower left side of this window.
- Click Start AnyConnect.
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Click Download for Windows.
- The download will complete on the lower left hand side of the screen as seen here.
Microsoft Edge:
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Double-click the AnyConnect.exe file. (Note: You may encounter a Security Warning screen and must click Run to proceed.)
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Click Next.
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Accept the terms for the License Agreement.
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Click Next.
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Click Install.
- Allow access from user account control as seen here by clicking Yes.
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Once the VPN Client is installed and the message below appears, click Finish.
Uninstalling VPN - Windows 11
1. Click Search Bar on lower middle of the screen, type uninstall. Double click Add or Remove Programs.


3. Select CISCO Secure Client - AnyConnect VPN, then click uninstall.

4. Click uninstall again.

5. Click Yes to uninstall.

6. The CISCO Secure Client has been removed from your computer.

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.
- Launch the Cisco Secure Client.
- If you don't see Cisco Secure Client in the list of programs, navigate to Cisco > Cisco Secure Client - AnyConnect VPN.
- Type vpn.uh.edu.
- Click Connect.
- Enter your Microsoft 365 email.
- Click 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.
Note: Once the VPN connection is established, a message displays in the lower-right corner of your screen, informing you that you are now connected to the VPN.
Disconnect from the É«»¨Ìà VPN
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In the notification area, click the Cisco Secure icon
if it is displayed. Otherwise, go to your list of programs and click Cisco Secure Client.
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At the prompt, click Disconnect.

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.
- Launch the Cisco Secure Client.
- If you don't see Cisco Secure Client in the list of programs, navigate to Cisco > Cisco Secure Client - AnyConnect VPN.
- Type full-vpn.uh.edu.
- Click Connect.
- Enter your Microsoft 365 email.
- Click 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.
Note: Once the VPN connection is established, a message displays in the lower-right
corner of your screen, informing you that you are now connected to the VPN.
Disconnect from the Full É«»¨Ìà VPN
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In the notification area, click the Cisco Secure icon
if it is displayed. Otherwise, go to your list of programs and click Cisco Secure Client.
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At the prompt, click Disconnect.
