VPN for iOS


VPN connectivity is offered for devices running Apple’s Mobile Operating System (iOS) by following the steps below.

  1. Search for Cisco Secure Client in the App Store.
  2. Tap Get > enter your Apple ID Password.
  3. Open Cisco AnyConnect.

        The home page of the Cisco Secure Client application

  4. Tap Connections > Add VPN Connection
  5. Enter RU VPN into the Description.
  6. Enter vpn.rutgers.edu into the Server Address.
  7. Tap Save

        The Add VPN Connection page of the Cisco app

  8. If prompted to allow the application to add VPN Connections, choose Allow.

        A Prompt asking the user to allow the Cisco app to setup a VPN on the device

  9. Enter your iPhone passcode.
  10. To enable tap AnyConnect VPN.
  11. When prompted enter your NetID and NetID Password into Username and Password respectively.
  12. Enter the Duo authentication method your would like to authenticate with into Second Password.
  13. Tap Connect.

         The Cisco page asking for the users NetID, Password, and a Duo authentication method

  14. After authenticating with Duo you will now be connected. 

        the Cisco Secure Client homepage with AnyConnect VPN checked green to show the user is connected

Assistance

If you're having trouble connecting, please contact the OIT Help Desk.