How do I connect to the VPN with an iPhone/ iPod Touch/ iPad?

Overview

Instructions for connecting to Purdue VPN with an Apple Device. 

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

Instructions

1. Search for Cisco Secure Client in the app store and install it:

2. Note that the name changes when then app is downloaded onto the phone:

3. When in the app, press on the Connections option shown on the screen:

4. Then press on “Add VPN Connection...”

5. For server address, choose the one that is most appropriate for your campus:
   • 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.

6. Next, go back to the home page and toggle “AnyConnect VPN.”

7. 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.

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