Obtain & Deploy Cisco Systems AnyConnect VPN is a easy process if you follow the directions below.
Requirements
Before you begin, verify the below prerequisites:
- OS support: Windows 10/11, macOS, or Ubuntu/CentOS.
- Administrator rights on the device.
- Internet access for the download.
Download procedure
1. Open a web browser such as Chromium, Firefox, or Edge Chromium.
2. Go to the Cisco vendor site or your enterprise download portal.
3. Locate the AnyConnect installer for your platform.
4. Click the download button and save the installer.
Verify the download
Following the download, confirm the installer:
- File size should match the listed value.
- When available, confirm the checksum.
Install on Windows
1. Right-click the setup file and choose Run as administrator.
2. Follow the visual instructions:
- Accept the user agreement.
- Choose the recommended features.
3. Finish the install and log off and on if prompted.
Install on macOS
1. Open the disk image and double-click the installer.
2. Follow the installation wizard, enter administrator password when asked.
3. Grant any system access in System Settings if necessary.
Install on Linux
1. Extract the package
https://github.com/ancvpn/Cisco-AnyConnect/releases if packed.
2. Run the setup script with sudo permissions, for example:
sudo ./vpn_install.sh
3. Follow the terminal prompts 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 Establish connection and confirm the VPN state.
Troubleshooting
If you run into errors:
- Verify network access.
- Reboot the application.
- Reinstall the software.
- Consult the system logs for messages and search Cisco knowledge base.