VPN - Set Up and Connect Using the Cisco Secure Client for Linux

Get the Software

To start, download the Linux VPN client: Cisco Secure Client for Linux.

Instructions for the Desktop User Interface

Installation

Step 1

Find the folder where you have downloaded the Cisco Secure Client Package.

Step 2

The initial download is a tarball archive (*.TAR, several files packed into one), which must be extracted. To extract the files, right-click on the Secure Client archive and choose Open with Archive Manager. Click Extract.

Step 3

When you get a notification that the extraction is completed, click Close.

Step 4

Locate the vpn_install.sh file in the extracted folder.

Step 5

To run the Secure Client install script, press Ctrl+Alt+T to open a Linux Terminal.

Step 6

Type sudo ./vpn_install.sh

Step 7

Accept the terms in the license agreement to complete the installation by typing "y".

Using Cisco Secure Client

Step 1

In the Desktop environment, search for or find the Cisco Secure Client application and open it.

Step 2

In the Connect to: field, enter vpn.colorado.edu or your custom VPN address. After your initial connection, you'll have the option to select a previous VPN connection.

Step 3

Step 4

Authenticate with Duo multi-factor authentication to finish logging in to VPN. Learn more about Duo MFA.

Step 5

When the connection is established, the login banner will appear. Click Accept if prompted.