Download and Install Cisco AnyConnect VPN is a easy process if you observe the directions below.
Requirements
Before you commence, verify the listed requirements:
- Operating system requirements: Windows 7+, macOS, or Linux.
- Admin rights on the machine.
- Internet connection for the download.
Download procedure
1. Open a web browser such as Google Chrome, FF, or Edge.
2. Go to the official Cisco website or your organization intranet.
3. Locate the AnyConnect VPN package for your operating system.
4. Click the get button and save the file.
Verify the download
Following the file download, verify the file:
- File size should agree with the published size.
- If available, verify the checksum.
Install on Windows
1. Right-click the setup file and choose Run as admin.
2. Follow the screen instructions:
- Accept the user agreement.
- Choose the standard components.
3. Finish the installation and log off and on if prompted.
Install on macOS
1. Open the disk image and double-click the pkg.
2. Follow the installation wizard, enter root password when asked.
3. Permit any privacy access in System 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 command-line prompts to complete the setup.
Connect to a VPN
1. Launch the AnyConnect client.
2. Enter the gateway hostname.
3. Provide your credentials and any MFA code.
4. Click Begin connection and confirm the VPN state.
Troubleshooting
If you run into errors:
- Check network access.
- Restart the software.
- Reinstall the client.
- Consult the logs for errors and search Cisco knowledge base.