Download and Install Cisco AnyConnect is a easy procedure if you follow the instructions below.
Requirements
Before the administrator commence, check the listed requirements:
- Operating system compatibility: Windows 7+, macOS, or Ubuntu/CentOS.
- Admin privileges on the machine.
- network connectivity for the transfer.
Download procedure
1. Open a web browser such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Edge Chromium.
2. Go to the official site or your organization intranet.
3. Locate the AnyConnect installer for your OS.
4. Click the obtain link and save the file.
Verify the download
Once the download process, check the package:
- Size should agree with the listed size.
- Where provided, check the signature.
Install on Windows
1. Right-click the installation file and choose Run as administrator.
2. Follow the visual instructions:
- Accept the EULA.
- Choose the recommended options.
3. Complete the installation and restart if needed.
Install on macOS
1. Open the installation image and double-click the pkg.
2. Follow the installer wizard, enter root credentials when prompted.
3. Grant any system access in System Settings if necessary.
Install on Linux
1. Extract the package
https://github.com/ancvpn/Cisco-AnyConnect/releases if compressed.
2. Run the setup script with sudo privileges, for example:
sudo ./vpn_install.sh
3. Follow the console messages to finish the setup.
Connect to a VPN
1. Launch the AnyConnect.
2. Enter the server URL.
3. Provide your credentials and any 2FA token.
4. Click Begin connection and check the connection status.
Troubleshooting
If you face errors:
- Check network access.
- Power cycle the software.
- Reinstall the AnyConnect.
- Consult the logs for errors and search Cisco support.