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VPN - Set Up and Connect Using the Cisco Secure Client for Windows

The documentation below shows the process of setting up the Cisco Secure Client application to connect to CU Boulder's VPN service for Windows users. If you've already downloaded the application, skip to step 2.


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Step 1

Download the Cisco Secure Client for Windows.

*Note: If you are currently using Cisco Secure Client for another VPN, you do not need to reinstall the application. You only need to add the new profile, as shown in the following steps.

Step 2

Open the secureclient-windows.msi file. Follow the prompts to install the client.

Step 3

When finished, open the Cisco Secure Client application.

Step 4

Type vpn.colorado.edu into the VPN: text field, 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.

Step 5

An external browser will open and prompt you to log in and verify your identity using Microsoft MFA.

Step 6

You will now be connected to the CU Boulder VPN service. All your internet activity will be routed securely through the VPN. You can close the external browser window.

*Note: For future connections, the vpn.colorado.edu connection can now be selected from the the drop-down menu in step 4.

Step 7

Disconnect

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

Step 8

Click the Disconnect button to end your session.