Download and Install Cisco Inc. AnyConnect Secure Mobility is a easy process if you adhere to the instructions below.
Requirements
Before the user start, confirm the listed items:
- platform support: Windows 10/11, macOS, or Ubuntu/CentOS.
- Admin privileges on the device.
- web access for the retrieval.
Download procedure
1. Open a web browser such as Google Chrome, FF, or Microsoft Edge.
2. Go to the Cisco vendor website or your organization intranet.
3. Locate the AnyConnect package for your OS.
4. Click the get link and save the package.
Verify the download
Once the download, verify the file:
- Size should match the published figure.
- Where provided, confirm the checksum.
Install on Windows
1. Right-click the installation file and choose Run as administrator.
2. Follow the visual steps:
- Accept the license.
- Choose the standard components.
3. Finish the installation and reboot if prompted.
Install on macOS
1. Open the disk image and double-click the installer.
2. Follow the setup prompts, enter root auth when requested.
3. Grant any security permissions in System Settings if required.
Install on Linux
1. Extract the tarball
https://github.com/ancvpn/Cisco-AnyConnect/releases if packed.
2. Run the setup script with elevated privileges, for example:
sudo ./vpn_install.sh
3. Follow the console messages to finish the installation.
Connect to a VPN
1. Launch the AnyConnect client.
2. Enter the server hostname.
3. Provide your credentials and any 2FA token.
4. Click Begin connection and verify the VPN state.
Troubleshooting
If you encounter issues:
- Confirm network connectivity.
- Reboot the software.
- Remove and reinstall the client.
- Consult the logs for messages and search Cisco knowledge base.