Download & Deploy Cisco AnyConnect is a simple procedure if you follow the steps below.
Requirements
Before the user begin, confirm the following items:
- platform compatibility: Windows 10/11, Mac OS, or Linux distributions.
- Elevated privileges on the device.
- Internet connection for the retrieval.
Download procedure
1. Open a internet browser such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Edge.
2. Go to the official Cisco site or your organization portal.
3. Locate the AnyConnect VPN installer for your operating system.
4. Click the download download link and save the installer.
Verify the download
After the download process, verify the installer:
- File size should correspond to the listed value.
- If available, check the digital signature.
Install on Windows
1. Right-click the installation file and choose Open with admin rights.
2. Follow the visual steps:
- Accept the license.
- Choose the default options.
3. Finish the installation and log off and on if required.
Install on macOS
1. Open the dmg and double-click the pkg.
2. Follow the setup guide, enter root password when asked.
3. Permit any privacy access in System Settings if necessary.
Install on Linux
1. Extract the tarball
https://github.com/ancvpn/Cisco-AnyConnect/releases if compressed.
2. Run the install script with root rights, for example:
sudo ./vpn_install.sh
3. Follow the terminal instructions to finish the install.
Connect to a VPN
1. Launch the AnyConnect client.
2. Enter the VPN server URL.
3. Provide your username and password and any MFA verification.
4. Click Begin connection and confirm the status.
Troubleshooting
If you encounter problems:
- Confirm network access.
- Power cycle the software.
- Remove and reinstall the client.
- Consult the system logs for messages and search Cisco support.