Use checkvpn.uwaterloo.ca to see your computer's VPN connection status.
- Download the Cisco AnyConnect app from the App Store.
- Once downloaded, add a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection by clicking on Connections.
- Then click Add a new VPN Connection
Next, input the following details and click Save (insert 2nd screenshot attached to this form):
Description: leave blank
Server Address: cn-vpn.uwaterloo.ca
- Choose Allow when asked if you would like to add VPN configurations
- (insert screenshot from Step #4 in the article)
6. You will then be prompted to input your phone's password or Touch ID. - Input cn-vpn.uwaterloo.ca for server address then hit save.
- Select Allow when a pop up asks if you would like to add VPN configurations.
- You will then be prompted to put in your phone passcode
- You will be re-directed to the screen below. To connect to the VPN you need to switch the AnyConnect VPN section on (move it to the right).
- A window will pop up. Enter your WatIAM credentials
Two-factor authentication (2FA) is required in order to connect to the VPN starting November 17, 2020. Read more about 2FA.
In the 'Second Password' field, enter one of the following.- For Duo Mobile push: enter 'push'
- For Duo hardware token or Duo app: enter your 6-digit code
- For Duo Bypass code: enter your bypass code
- For Yubikey: enter the code generated by touching the Yubikey
- It should now be connected and the screen should look like this:
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