Install Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client
The Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client must be installed on devices that will be using the UTORvpn service.
If you already have AnyConnect installed on your device, you do not need to reinstall unless you have an outdated version. The current recommended version is 4.8 or higher. You do not need to install Tunnelblick or uninstall other VPN software in order to use AnyConnect.
Installation Overview
To install AnyConnect for Windows, Mac, and Linux machines, click to download the appropriate client from: https://isops.noc.utoronto.ca/download/ (login with your UTORid and password). Open or run the downloaded file to install it. Note that you must have administrative privileges on the machine – if you are using a managed computer, ask your local IT to perform the install.
The AnyConnect 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).
Detailed Installation Instructions - Windows
Note that you must have administrative privileges to install AnyConnect on your machine. If you are using a managed computer, ask your local IT to perform the installation.
- Login to UofT’s AnyConnect download site at: https://isops.noc.utoronto.ca/download/ (login with your UTORid and password).
- Click on “Cisco AnyConnect VPN Windows Client” to download the installation file.
- Open the downloaded .msi file to start the installation wizard.
- Follow the prompts to accept the license agreement and complete the installation.
Detailed Installation Instructions - Mac
Note that you must have administrative privileges to install AnyConnect on your machine. If you are using a managed computer, ask your local IT to perform the installation.
- Login to UofT’s AnyConnect download site at: https://isops.noc.utoronto.ca/download/ (login with your UTORid and password).
- Click on the correct version of the Cisco AnyConnect VPN MacOS Client to download the installation file. Note that a legacy version of AnyConnect (version 4.4) is provided for individuals using MacOS 10.12 or below.
- Open the downloaded .dmg file. This may require an administrator password.
- Double-click on “AnyConnect.pkg” to begin the installation.
- Click “Continue” and accept the licensing agreement.
- Uncheck all modules except “VPN” and click “Continue”.
- Follow the prompts to complete the installation.
Detailed Installation Instructions - Linux
Note that you must have administrative privileges to install AnyConnect on your machine.
- Login to UofT’s AnyConnect download site at: https://isops.noc.utoronto.ca/download/ (login with your UTORid and password).
- Click on “Cisco AnyConnect VPN Linux Client” to download the installation file.
- Locate the .tar.gz file in your Downloads folder and extract it to a directory.
- In the extracted directory, right-click on the “VPN” directory and select “Open in Terminal”.
- Run the following command (enter your administrator password when prompted): sudo bash vpn_install.sh
- Follow the prompts to accept the licensing agreement and complete the installation.
Detailed Installation Instructions - iOS
The Cisco AnyConnect client is available for free download in the Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/cisco-anyconnect/id1135064690
Detailed Installation Instructions – Android
The Cisco AnyConnect 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