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
- Download, Install, and Open the "Cisco Secure Client-AnyConnect" app from the Google Play store.
- Accept the EULA terms and conditions
- Allow the app to send notifications
- Tap 'Connections'
- Tap the + symbol at the bottom right corner
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In the 'Description field, type 'WebVPN'.
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For server address, choose the one that is most appropriate for your campus (NOTE: Capitalization matters with the server address):
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For Purdue West Lafayette users: Enter webvpn.purdue.edu in the description and server address of the pop-up menu.
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For Purdue Northwest users: Enter webvpn.pnw.edu in the description and server address of the pop-up menu.
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For Purdue Fort Wayne users: Enter webvpn.pfw.edu in the description and server address of the pop-up menu
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Tap 'Done.'
- Return to the Main Menu and Slide the 'AnyConnect VPN' slider to the right to turn it on.
- 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.
- Approve the Duo mobile request on your Duo authenticator device
- You may see a pop up that says 'Connection request...' If you read this, and want to allow the connection, tap 'OK'.
- You should now show 'Connected' under the 'AnyConnect VPN' slider.
- To disconnect, simply slide the 'AnyConnect VPN' slider back to the left. Now you should show 'Disconnected.'
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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