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UA VPN Download and Installation Instructions for Macs

Associated Service: 
UA Virtual Private Network (VPN)

NOTE: You will need to verify login with NetID+ to install and use UA VPN. 


Open an Internet browser and go to https://vpn.arizona.edu to install VPN.

Anyconnect front page

The group should be left on its default setting of 1-UASSLClient.  Type in your UA NetID, NetID Password, and the NetID+ Method chosen (push, sms, phone, or passcode) when you enrolled in NetID+. Click Login.

Download and install vpn

The following information banner will display.  Click Continue.

Caution alert. This network is for authorized students, faculty, staff of UA. Transmissions may be monitored without further notice -- click continue

You will be on the Cisco SSL VPN Service webpage. Click AnyConnect on the left menu, and then click Start AnyConnect in the center pane.

Cisco SSL VPN Service webpage

The following java application will load and spend 30-60 seconds attempting java download.

If the automatic download doesn't succeed, the window will update and will display a link to manually download the VPN client. Click the link to for manual installation.

Manual Installation for Java on Macs

Once the download is opened, there will be a package displayed.  Double-click Package.

VPN Package

The following screen will display.  Click Continue.

Mac vpn install package

The Installer screen will display.  Click Continue.

Mac Installer Screen

The Supplemental End User License Agreement (SEULA) will appear.  Accept the license, and click Continue.

Supplemental End User License Agreement

On the next screen, click Install.

Click install

On the following screen, enter the Name and Administrative Password for your computer. Click Install Software.

Name Password Install Software

The installer will complete and will confirm a successful installation. Click Close.

Successful Installation of VPN

To open Cisco AnyConnect, you can:

  • Open Spotlight, and type anyconnect.  Click Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client, OR
  • Go to Applications, open the Cisco folder, and double-click Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client.
Spotlight or applications to find anyconnect

You will see a window asking you to connect to UA SSL VPN. (If the window is not pre-filled, use the dropdown and select UA SSL VPN, or type in vpn.arizona.edu.) Click Connect.

UA SSL VPN

Fill out the Cisco AnyConnect window using your NetID and Password as the Username and Password. Fill in your NetID+ Method (push, phone, sms, or passcode). Click OK.

NetID password and method

When you see the information banner, click Accept. You are now virtually connected to the campus network and can use restricted services.

Click accept

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