VPN - Setup and Connect using the AnyConnect App for Windows

The documentation below shows the process of setting up the AnyConnect application to connect to CU Boulder's VPN service for Windows users. If you've already downloaded the application, skip step 1.

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Download and install Cisco AnyConnect for Windows .

*Note: If you have already installed or are currently using AnyConnect for another VPN, you do not need to reinstall the application. You may only need to add the new profile, as shown in the remaining steps.

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Open the Cisco AnyConnect Security Mobility Client application.

*Note: If opening from Program Files, double-click vpnui, located in the Cisco -> Cisco AnyConnect Security Mobility Client folder, to launch the application.

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Type vpn.colorado.edu into the VPN: textfield, then click Connect.

*Note: Advanced users and system administrators should enter vpn.colorado.edu/limited in this field. Custom VPNs in the format of vpn.colorado.edu with /thecustomaddress appended should also be entered in this field, if applicable.

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When prompted to login, enter your IdentiKey username and password, then click OK.

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You will now be connected to the CU Boulder VPN service. All your internet activity will be routed securely through the VPN.

*Note: For future connections, the vpn.colorado.edu connection can now be selected from the the drop-down menu in step 3. 

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Disconnect

To disconnect, reopen the client by clicking on the AnyConnect icon from the bottom right task bar.

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Click the Disconnect button to end your session.