Summary
Yale VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a way to securely access Yale's restricted services and resources on the University network from a non-Yale internet source. VPN is also required for remote access to on-campus workstations (via Remote Desktop Protocol [RDP]). The University recommends Cisco AnyConnect software to connect to the Yale VPN. Use this article to learn how to install and configure Cisco AnyConnect on Android Devices.
Step-by-step guide
To download, install, and configure Cisco AnyConnect VPN:
NOTE: These instructions were created using the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra. Please contact the SOM Help Desk if you are unable to complete these instructions.
- Locate and tap the Play Store app from the applications list:
- Search for Cisco and select Cisco Secure Client:
- Select Cisco Secure Client-AnyConnect and tap Install:
- Read the App permissions request; if you agree, tap Accept.
- Open AnyConnect and then tap Connections.
- Tap the + to add a new connection.
- Tap the Description field and enter: "Yale"
Tap the Server Address field and enter: "access.yale.edu"
Tap Done when field entry is complete: - Tap Yale:
- Connections now says Yale. Tap Connections.
- Enter your Yale email and your NetID password. You would get a DUO notification
- Read the warning message and tap OK to allow a VPN connection.
- You are now connected to the Yale network using Cisco AnyConnect VPN.
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