How to use the VPN with iOS (iPhone)?

Useful for: Students, Faculty, Staff

Overview

The Cisco AnyConnect client is available for mobile iOS devices such as iPhones and iPads. This tutorial will walk you through installing and using the mobile AnyConnect client.

Installing the VPN Client

• Installing the VPN Client
• Download App
• Open App
• Allow Permissions
• Add VPN Connection

Connecting to the VPN

• Connecting to the VPN
• Select Connection
• Login to VPN
• Confirm Connection
• Reconnect Later

Installing the VPN Client

Download App

Search for Cisco AnyConnect in the Apple App Store and install the client.

Install the client from the app store.

 Open App

Once the Cisco AnyConnect client has been installed, press Open (or find it among your icons).

Press open or find it among your icons.

 Allow Permissions

You will be prompted if you want to let the AnyConnect client extend the VPN capabilities of your device. Press OK.

Press OK.

 Add VPN Connection

Add a VPN Connection and give it a Description and enter vpn.uidaho.edufor the server address.

Connecting to the VPN

 Select Connection

Now that your connection has been created, select it from the connection list.

 Login to VPN

Select the VandalVPN group and enter in your username and password. If you use Duo push, you should be prompted to approve. Otherwise, for more information on accessing the VPN with Duo, please see How do I use the VPN with Duo?

 Confirm Connection

You should now be connected to the VPN client. A VPN logo will appear in the status bar. An additional VPN profile will be installed by default and will be the default for future connections.

 Reconnect Later

To return to the client to connect/disconnect, just find the AnyConnect icon and select it.