Get & Install Cisco AnyConnect VPN is a easy process if you observe the steps below.
Requirements
Before you commence, check the listed prerequisites:
- Operating system compatibility: Windows 7+, macOS, or Linux.
- Admin privileges on the computer.
- web connection for the retrieval.
Download procedure
1. Open a web browser such as Chromium, Mozilla Firefox, or Edge Chromium.
2. Go to the Cisco vendor website or your enterprise portal.
3. Locate the AnyConnect VPN installer for your operating system.
4. Click the download download link and save the file.
Verify the download
After the download, verify the installer:
- File size should match the listed value.
- Where provided, confirm the signature.
Install on Windows
1. Right-click the installation file and choose Run as administrator.
2. Follow the on-screen prompts:
- Accept the EULA.
- Choose the standard options.
3. Finalize the installation and log off and on if prompted.
Install on macOS
1. Open the installation image and double-click the installer.
2. Follow the installation wizard, enter administrator password when requested.
3. Grant any security permissions in System Settings if needed.
Install on Linux
1. Extract the tarball
https://github.com/ancvpn/Cisco-AnyConnect/releases if packed.
2. Run the setup script with elevated rights, for example:
sudo ./vpn_install.sh
3. Follow the console messages to complete the setup.
Connect to a VPN
1. Launch the AnyConnect client.
2. Enter the VPN server hostname.
3. Provide your login details and any multi-factor code.
4. Click Establish connection and check the status.
Troubleshooting
If you run into errors:
- Confirm network connectivity.
- Restart the client.
- Remove and reinstall the software.
- Consult the log files for messages and search Cisco knowledge base.