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VPN for macOS

  Note: VPN connection REQUIRES Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Learn how to set up MFA.

Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client for Mac


Installation Instructions for the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client for macOS

  1. Visit https://vpn.drexel.edu

  2. Select the group "Drexel VPN" (usually the default option). Enter your Drexel User-id and password. Click Login.

    Note: For most users the Drexel User-id is your initials, followed by two to four numbers.

  3. Click Start AnyConnect to begin the installation of the client and connect to the VPN service.

  4. Once connected, you will see the Connection Established verification screen.


Launching the AnyConnect VPN Client from the Applications Folder

  1. Go to your Applications folder. Select the Cisco folder. Select the AnyConnect Client icon.

    VPN Client Icons

  2.  Enter vpn.drexel.edu, then click "Connect."

    VPN Screen 3

  3. Enter your Drexel User-id and password. Make sure DrexelVPN is selected for the Group.

    VPN Screen 2

  4. Once connected, you will see a confirmation screen.

    VPN Screen 1

Disconnecting the AnyConnect VPN Client

Always Log Out When Finished. Double click the AnyConnect icon on the dock to open the client dialog box (above). Click the Disconnect button. This will terminate the secure connection to the internal Drexel network.