Installing the Cisco VPN

If not already installed, install the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client. The VPN client is located here: https://cn-vpn.uwaterloo.ca/+CSCOE+/logon.html  (Note that this site only works when not on campus)

For full instructions:

How to Install AnyConnect and Connect to the VPN - Windows OS

How to install and connect to the VPN - Mac OS

Connecting the VPN

1. Open Cisco AnyConnect Client and choose “Connect”.

2. If there is no site to connect to enter “cn-vpn.uwaterloo.ca”.

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3. Log into the VPN using your WatIAM username and password

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4. In the 'Second Password' field, enter one of the following to authenticate for 2FA, then click OK.

   1. For Duo Mobile push: enter 'push'

   2. For Duo hardware token or Duo app: enter your 6-digit code

   3. For Duo Bypass code: enter your bypass code

   4. For Yubikey: enter the code generated by touching the Yubikey