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Virtual Private Networking (VPN) software creates a secure, encrypted connection between your off-campus computing device (laptop, phone, or tablet) and the campus network.  Members of UConn can use the Cisco Secure Client if they are off-campus and need secure access to university-hosted resources. The Cisco Secure Client uses AnyConnect, an industry leading and widely used VPN service. Please reference our guide for getting set up with [Cisco Secure Client](https://uconn.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IKB/pages/10907091023).

> ℹ️ The previous UConn VPN service, Pulse Secure, has been retired. It is recommended that you uninstall it from your devices.

### About Cisco Secure Client

Cisco Secure Client <span style="color: #172b4d">provides </span><span style="color: #172b4d">[split-tunnel](https://uconn.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IKB/pages/10912006436)</span><span style="color: #172b4d"> access to the UConn network. It can be used on personally-owned or university-managed devices. All active affiliates (current students, staff, and faculty) have access to the AnyConnect VPN via Cisco Secure Client.</span>

<span style="color: #172b4d">We provide official support for:</span>

- <span style="color: #172b4d">Windows 11</span>
- <span style="color: #172b4d">macOS 12 (Ventura) and newer</span>
- <span style="color: #172b4d">Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 and 9 - x64</span>
- <span style="color: #172b4d">iOS and iPadOS 16 and newer</span>

The Cisco Secure Client can be used on other platforms, but UConn ITS does not provide technical support for these platforms in the event that your VPN connection is not working:

- Android
- iOS 13-15
- Windows on ARM & 32-bit (x86)
- 32 and 64-bit Linux via OpenConnect
- macOS 11 (Monterey) and older

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