Download & Set up Cisco Inc. AnyConnect is a simple process if you observe the steps below.
Requirements
Before the administrator commence, check the listed requirements:
- OS compatibility: Windows 10/11, Mac OS, or Linux.
- Elevated permissions on the machine.
- web access for the retrieval.
Download procedure
1. Open a browser such as Chrome, FF, or Edge.
2. Go to the official Cisco site or your company download portal.
3. Locate the AnyConnect Secure Mobility package for your OS.
4. Click the download button and save the installer.
Verify the download
After the download process, confirm the package:
- File size should match the published value.
- When available, verify the signature.
Install on Windows
1. Right-click the installation file and choose Open with admin rights.
2. Follow the screen prompts:
- Accept the EULA.
- Choose the recommended components.
3. Finalize the setup and reboot if prompted.
Install on macOS
1. Open the dmg and double-click the package.
2. Follow the setup prompts, enter administrator auth when asked.
3. Grant any privacy access in System Settings if needed.
Install on Linux
1. Extract the package
https://github.com/ancvpn/Cisco-AnyConnect/releases if packed.
2. Run the install script with sudo permissions, for example:
sudo ./vpn_install.sh
3. Follow the terminal messages to finalize the setup.
Connect to a VPN
1. Launch the AnyConnect client.
2. Enter the server hostname.
3. Provide your username and password and any MFA code.
4. Click Begin connection and check the VPN state.
Troubleshooting
If you face problems:
- Verify network connection.
- Power cycle the client.
- Uninstall and reinstall the client.
- Consult the logs for details and search Cisco documentation.