How do I connect to the VPN using an Android device?

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Overview

Instructions for connecting to Purdue VPN using an Android device.

Note: Ensure that you follow the appropriate instructions for your campus. Each campus will have different addresses.

Instructions

  1. Download, Install, and Open the "Cisco Secure Client-AnyConnect" app from the Google Play store.

Cisco Secure Client in the Google Play store

  1. Accept the EULA terms and conditions

Screenshot of the EULA you need to accept
 

  1. Allow the app to send notifications

Toggling Aloow option vs. Don't allow option

 

  1. Tap 'Connections'

Top option is to toggle VPN on/off, middle option is Connections, bottom option is Details about the VPN
 

  1. Tap the + symbol at the bottom right corner

Plus symbol is in bottom right corner

 

  1. In the 'Description field, type 'WebVPN'.

  2. For server address, choose the one that is most appropriate for your campus (NOTE: Capitalization matters with the server address):

    • For Purdue West Lafayette users:  Enter webvpn.purdue.edu in the description and server address of the pop-up menu.

    • For Purdue Northwest users: Enter webvpn.pnw.edu in the description and server address of the pop-up menu.

    • For Purdue Fort Wayne users:  Enter webvpn.pfw.edu in the description and server address of the pop-up menu

  3. Tap 'Done.'

Enter webvpn.purdue.edu in Server Address field, the second field on the page. Choose Done button in bottom right. Bottom left has Cancel option

  1. Return to the Main Menu and Slide the 'AnyConnect VPN' slider to the right to turn it on.

Same image as step 4. Click top option which toggles AnyConnect VPN into the On position
 

  1. Type in your username and password.
    • For Purdue West Lafayette and Purdue Northwest users, sign in using your Career Account and Password, which will requre Duo MFA authentication.
    • For Purdue Fort Wayne users, sign in using your Purdue Fort Wayne username and password, which will require Microsoft MFA authentication.

login screen with top box for Username then second box for password

  1. Approve the Duo mobile request on your Duo authenticator device

Should switch to other device, likely your phone, and click approve on the right side of the pop up image.

  1. You may see a pop up that says 'Connection request...'  If you read this, and want to allow the connection, tap 'OK'.

OK is in the bottom right of the popped up window. Bottom left is Cancel.

  1. You should now show 'Connected' under the 'AnyConnect VPN' slider.

Same image as step 4, toggle button now shows connected

  1. To disconnect, simply slide the 'AnyConnect VPN' slider back to the left.  Now you should show 'Disconnected.'

Same image as step 4, toggle or slide button left to disconnect

 

NOTE: The buttons and selections may vary slightly between versions of Android operating systems, but the settings will remain the same.

 

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