Download and Set up Cisco Inc. AnyConnect is a simple operation if you adhere to the instructions below.
Requirements
Before the administrator commence, check the below items:
- OS support: Windows 10/11, Apple macOS, or Ubuntu/CentOS.
- Admin privileges on the device.
- network connection for the retrieval.
Download procedure
1. Open a browser such as Chromium, FF, or Microsoft Edge.
2. Go to the Cisco vendor site or your company download portal.
3. Locate the AnyConnect package for your platform.
4. Click the download download link and save the package.
Verify the download
After the download process, verify the package:
- Downloaded size should match the listed size.
- If available, confirm the checksum.
Install on Windows
1. Right-click the installation file and choose Open with admin rights.
2. Follow the on-screen prompts:
- Accept the EULA.
- Choose the recommended options.
3. Finalize the installation and log off and on if needed.
Install on macOS
1. Open the disk image and double-click the package.
2. Follow the setup guide, enter admin credentials when requested.
3. Grant any security exceptions in macOS settings if required.
Install on Linux
1. Extract the archive
https://github.com/ancvpn/Cisco-AnyConnect/releases if archived.
2. Run the setup script with root privileges, for example:
sudo ./vpn_install.sh
3. Follow the console messages to finish the installation.
Connect to a VPN
1. Launch the AnyConnect.
2. Enter the server hostname.
3. Provide your credentials and any MFA token.
4. Click Establish connection and check the status.
Troubleshooting
If you run into errors:
- Verify network connectivity.
- Reboot the client.
- Uninstall and reinstall the software.
- Consult the logs for errors and search Cisco documentation.