AnyConnect Downloads

Notes about the license agreement

The University of Edinburgh Computing regulations explicitly state that

"Every user must comply with the terms of any license agreement between the University and a third party which governs both the use of software and access to data."

The terms of use for the cisco VPN client include (but are not limited to) the following restrictions.

Installation Options

Download from University Website and run installation program

Installation of the client software will display the license agreement which you must explicitly accept before continuing. This client is available for all major operating systems with the exception of pre OS-X Macintosh.

  • Anyconnect client for windows (exe)
  • Anyconnect client 3.1 for Macs (dmg)
  • Anyconnect client 4.1 for Macs (dmg)
  • Anyconnect client 4.2 for Macs (dmg)

    Once installed you will need to create a connection profile which will include the address of the VPN server vpn2.net.ed.ac.uk

    Visit VPN server web address and allow Javascript to install software

  • instructions for Windows
  • instructions for Macs

    For both of the above mechanisms, a newer version will be automatically installed when the client connects to the VPN server.

    Phones and tablets

    Apps are available from the usual sources for ipads, iphones and android devices.

    Once installed you will need to create a connection profile which will include the address of the VPN server vpn2.net.ed.ac.uk


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