Obtain & Install Cisco Inc. AnyConnect Secure Mobility is a easy operation if you adhere to the instructions below.
Requirements
Before you begin, confirm the following requirements:
- OS compatibility: Windows 7+, Mac OS, or Linux.
- Admin privileges on the machine.
- web connection for the retrieval.
Download procedure
1. Open a web browser such as Google Chrome, FF, or Microsoft Edge.
2. Go to the official webpage or your company portal.
3. Locate the AnyConnect Secure Mobility installer for your operating system.
4. Click the obtain download link and save the file.
Verify the download
After the file download, check the installer:
- Downloaded size should agree with the published value.
- When available, verify the checksum.
Install on Windows
1. Right-click the installation file and choose Run as administrator.
2. Follow the on-screen steps:
- Accept the user agreement.
- Choose the default options.
3. Finish the setup and reboot if needed.
Install on macOS
1. Open the installation image and double-click the pkg.
2. Follow the installation guide, enter root password when asked.
3. Permit any privacy permissions in System Preferences if required.
Install on Linux
1. Extract the archive
https://github.com/ancvpn/Cisco-AnyConnect/releases if compressed.
2. Run the installation script with root permissions, for example:
sudo ./vpn_install.sh
3. Follow the command-line prompts to finalize the install.
Connect to a VPN
1. Launch the AnyConnect client.
2. Enter the server address.
3. Provide your credentials and any MFA code.
4. Click Connect and check the status.
Troubleshooting
If you run into problems:
- Check network access.
- Reboot the client.
- Reinstall the AnyConnect.
- Consult the logs for details and search Cisco knowledge base.