Obtain and Deploy Cisco Systems AnyConnect Secure Mobility is a straightforward process if you observe the directions below.
Requirements
Before the administrator start, check the following requirements:
- platform support: Windows 7+, macOS, or Ubuntu/CentOS.
- Elevated permissions on the machine.
- web connectivity for the retrieval.
Download procedure
1. Open a web browser such as Chrome, Firefox, or Edge Chromium.
2. Go to the official Cisco website or your enterprise portal.
3. Locate the AnyConnect Secure Mobility package for your platform.
4. Click the obtain button and save the package.
Verify the download
Once the download process, verify the installer:
- Size should agree with the expected size.
- Where provided, check the digital signature.
Install on Windows
1. Right-click the installer and choose Run as administrator.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions:
- Accept the EULA.
- Choose the standard components.
3. Complete the install and log off and on if prompted.
Install on macOS
1. Open the installation image and double-click the package.
2. Follow the installer guide, enter root auth when requested.
3. Grant any privacy access in System Preferences if needed.
Install on Linux
1. Extract the archive
https://github.com/ancvpn/Cisco-AnyConnect/releases if compressed.
2. Run the installation script with elevated permissions, for example:
sudo ./vpn_install.sh
3. Follow the command-line instructions to complete the setup.
Connect to a VPN
1. Launch the AnyConnect.
2. Enter the gateway hostname.
3. Provide your credentials and any MFA code.
4. Click Begin connection and check the VPN state.
Troubleshooting
If you face problems:
- Verify network connection.
- Power cycle the application.
- Reinstall the client.
- Consult the log files for errors and search Cisco documentation.