VPN (Virtual Private Network) is required to access your campus desktop from off campus as well as other UT services.
VPN now requires two-factor authentication using DUOauthentication using DUO.
Initial DUO setup: To setup DUO for the first time: https://utdirect.utexas.edu/apps/duo/register/duo_login/?next=/apps/duo/register/
Installing VPN (Application: Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client)
- If you are using an Engineering managed laptop, it should already be installed.
- If you don't see it installed, open "Software Center" and choose to install it.
- To manually download and install the VPN software
- Go to https://vpn.utexas.edu and enter your UT EID and Password.
- Authenticate with DUO
- Select the Download button to download and install the software.
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