Virtual Private Network

GSU provides the virtual private network (VPN) software Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client for faculty, staff, and students to connect to the campus network while off-campus. This is required for some services such as connecting to the Neuroscience File Server and journals.

How to install

GSU computers

GSU computers should already have Cisco AnyConnect installed

Personal computers

Download and install the latest Cisco AnyConnect installer from GSU Technology’s site

How to connect

Windows

  1. Click Start and search for “AnyConnect”, select Cisco AnyConnect
  2. Enter secureaccess.gsu.edu in the address field and click Connect
  1. Enter your campus ID (without the @gsu.edu or @student.gsu.edu) and password
  2. Follow the instructions regarding Duo; for example, enter “push” to receive and approve a Duo push from your smartphone
  3. Click OK to connect. Be sure to disconnect when finished

Mac

  1. Open the application Cisco AnyConnect
  2. Enter secureaccess.gsu.edu in the address field and click Connect
  1. Enter your campus ID (without the @gsu.edu or @student.gsu.edu) and password
  2. Follow the instructions regarding Duo; for example, enter “push” to receive and approve a Duo push from your smartphone
  3. Click OK to connect. Be sure to disconnect when finished