How to connect to VPN using Windows

This article shows the steps for installing and connecting to VPN. If you’ve already installed AnyConnect, skip to the second procedure.

NOTE:Most university resources do not require VPN for access. For example: email, Box, PeopleSoft, Zoom, Canvas, etc.

Procedure 1: Installation

The AnyConnect program for Windows can be downloaded from the VPN service website.

NOTE: The built-in VPN connection of Windows 8 will not work to connect to AnyConnect.

1. https://anyconnect.missouri.edu.
   For GROUP choose **Generic.
   Enter your university login credentials.
   Click the Login button.
2. The Microsoft Sign in page appears.
3. Enter your University email login address (username@umsystem.edu)
4. Enter your password.
5. Complete the two factor authentication (text code or Authenticator app request/code)
6. Click the blue “Download for Windows” button to begin downloading the installer
7. Open the Downloads folder in Windows Explorer.
8. Right-click the downloaded file (similar to anyconnect-win-4.9.04043-core-vpn-webdeploy-k9.exe) and choose Run as Administrator.
9. Click Next.
10. Click I accept the terms in the License Agreement.
11. Click Next.
12. Click Install.
13. If prompted to allow changes to the computer click Yes.
14. Click Finish.

Step 2: Connect to VPN

1. Open Cisco Secure Client from the Start menu.
2. In the form field, type or select vpn1.missouri.edu.
3. Click the Connect button.
4. In the Group drop-down menu, choose:
   Students: **Generic
   Faculty/Staff: *Employee
5. You will be redirected to the Microsoft Sign in page.
6. Enter your University email login address (username@umsystem.edu)
7. Enter your password
8. Complete the Two Factor Authentication (Text code or Authenticator App request/code)
9. You are now connected to university VPN.

Please call the IT Help Desk at 573-882-5000, email at techsupport@missouri.edu, or you may select Live Chat! (Contact Us section) on the Division of IT Client Portal.