Overview
Cisco AnyConnect VPN is an application that you can use to connect to VPN, giving you access to USC resources even when you're off-campus.
If you are using a Dornsife-managed computer or Dornsife-managed Apple device, Cisco AnyConnect is already installed on your device. Otherwise, follow this guide to install Cisco AnyConnect.
Connecting to VPN
After you install Cisco AnyConnect VPN, follow our next guide: Connecting to VPN for secure USC access.
Installing AnyConnect on a non-Dornsife Windows PC
Quick guide
- Go to https://mydornsife.usc.edu. If you are prompted to sign in:
- The Shibboleth page appears. Sign in using your USC NetID and passphrase.
- The Duo page appears. Complete the verification.
- In the "Dornsife Applications" pane, click Download Software.
- Locate Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows, and click Download.
- Open the downloaded file, and follow the prompts to install Cisco AnyConnect.
Detailed guide (with screenshots)
- Go to https://mydornsife.usc.edu. If you are prompted to sign in:
- The Shibboleth page appears. Sign in using your USC NetID and passphrase.
- The Duo page appears. Complete the verification.
- In the "Dornsife Applications" pane, click Download Software.
- Locate Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows, and click Download.
- Open the downloaded file, and follow the prompts to install Cisco AnyConnect.
Installing AnyConnect on a non-Dornsife Mac
Quick guide
- Go to https://mydornsife.usc.edu. If you are prompted to sign in:
- The Shibboleth page appears. Sign in using your USC NetID and passphrase.
- The Duo page appears. Complete the verification.
- In the "Dornsife Applications" pane, click Download Software.
- Locate Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Mac OS, and click Download.
- Open the downloaded file, and follow the prompts to install Cisco AnyConnect.
Detailed guide (with screenshots)
- Go to https://mydornsife.usc.edu. If you are prompted to sign in:
- The Shibboleth page appears. Sign in using your USC NetID and passphrase.
- The Duo page appears. Complete the verification.
- In the "Dornsife Applications" pane, click Download Software.
- Locate Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Mac OS, and click Download.
- Open the downloaded file, and follow the prompts to install Cisco AnyConnect.
Installing AnyConnect on a non-Dornsife iPad or iPhone
Cisco AnyConnect is available for download and installation in the App Store: search for Cisco Secure Client and click Get.
Installing AnyConnect if you are a graduate student
Quick guide
- Go to https://vpn.usc.edu. If you are prompted to sign in:
- The Shibboleth page appears. Sign in using your USC NetID and passphrase.
- The Duo page appears. Complete the verification.
- Click + Instructions. Follow the step-by-step guide to install Cisco AnyConnect.
- If you do not see + Instructions, you may need to scroll down the page.
Detailed guide (with screenshots)
- Go to https://vpn.usc.edu. If you are prompted to sign in:
- The Shibboleth page appears. Sign in using your USC NetID and passphrase.
- The Duo page appears. Complete the verification.
- Click + Instructions. Follow the step-by-step guide to install Cisco AnyConnect.
- If you do not see + Instructions, you may need to scroll down the page.
