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title: "Installing and Configuring Pulse Secure Client for Windows"
canonical: "https://kb.uconn.edu/space/IKB/10789815062/Installing%20and%20Configuring%20Pulse%20Secure%20Client%20for%20Windows"
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**Note: Pulse Secure was retired on November 16th, 2022, it has been replaced by Cisco AnyConnect**

Students, faculty, and staff can install and configure Pulse Secure Client on Windows.

1. Visit the Pulse Secure Client page on the software site and [choose the download ](https://software.uconn.edu/pulse-secure-client-download/)that is appropriate for your operating system (OS).
2. Run the downloaded installer.  
:warning: Note: You must be an **Administrator** on your device to install Pulse Secure. If you cannot obtain admin rights, see [Using Pulse Secure VPN Without Admin Permissions](https://uconn.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IKB/pages/10820649272).
3. Launch the installed application.
  1. In the **Start** menu, search for **Pulse Secure**.
  2. Click on the app to open the client.
4. In the **Pulse Secure** window that appears, click the plus (**+**) button to add a new connection.
5. On the **Add a Connection** screen, enter *UConn VPN* for the **Name** and *vpn.uconn.edu *for the **Server URL**.
6. If **Type** is requested, choose the option that lists **Connect Secure (VPN)**.
7. Click **Add**.
8. Click **Connect**.
9. Enter your NetID and password to log in.
10. Click **Connect** again.

You should now be successfully connected and able to access UConn resources.

> ℹ️ If you experience a slow connection after connecting to the VPN or no access at all, see [Resolving Issues with Slow Speeds and Accessing Resources over Wi-Fi via Pulse VPN](https://uconn.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IKB/pages/10776806862) before contacting the **Technology Support Center**.

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