The Cisco Secure Mobility Client must be installed on devices that will be using the UTORvpn service.
Note: This client was previously known as Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client. It underwent a name change in June 2025.
If you already have Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client installed on your device, you do not need to reinstall, unless you have an outdated version. If this is the case, your computer may auto-update to the latest version of this client.
If this device is U of T owned/Managed device, see Deploying Cisco Secure Client on Managed Devices (KB0011157)
The current recommended version is 5.1.6.103 or higher.
NOTE: You MUST have administrative privileges on the machine – if you are using a managed computer, ask your local IT to perform the install.
To install Cisco Secure Client for Windows, Mac, and Linux machines, click to download the appropriate client from: https://uoft.me/cisco-vpn-download (login with your UTORid and password). Open or run the downloaded file to install it.
The Cisco Secure Client for mobile devices is available by searching in the appropriate app store: Google Play Store for Android devices and Chromebooks, or the Apple App Store for iOS devices (iPad, iPhone).
Note: Once installed or updated, the Cisco Secure Client icon may look slightly different than the previous version. The appearance may vary depending on your computer or operating system. Here's an example of what the updated icon might look like in your dock:
And here is what the new client may look like, once connected:
Note that you must have administrative privileges to install Cisco Secure Client on your machine. If you are using a managed computer, ask your local IT to perform the installation.
Open the downloaded .msi file to start the installation wizard.
Note that you must have administrative privileges to install Secure Mobility Client on your machine. If you are using a managed computer, ask your local IT to perform the installation.
Note that you must have administrative privileges to install Cisco Secure Mobility Client on your machine.
The Cisco Secure client is available for free download in the Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/cisco-anyconnect/id1135064690
The Cisco Secure client is available for free download in the Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cisco.anyconnect.vpn.android.avf&hl=en_CA