Overview
Instructions to configure an iPhone or other iOS device for the College of Agriculture's AgIT VPN.
Instructions
NOTE: VPN connections are only supported using the Cisco AnyConnect app and logged in using 2-factor authentication.
To configure your iPhone (or other iOS device) to connect to AgIT's VPN, please follow the steps below.
- Open the 'App Store'.
- Search for 'Cisco AnyConnect'.
- Install and open the 'AnyConnect' app.
- Allow Any Connect to ad VPN configurations.
- Tap 'Connections'.
- Tap 'Add VPN Connection.
- Tap in the 'Server Address' field and type 'webvpn.purdue.edu' in the field.
NOTE: Capitalization matters with the server address.
- Tap 'Done'.
- Tap 'Allow'.
- If requested, input your iOS device pin code or use Touch ID by holding your finger on the home button.
- Select the AnyConnect VPN switch.
- Enter your username and password.
- Authorize the 'Login request'.
- Press the 'Home' button to return to home screen.
- Tap the 'AnyConnect' app.
- Tap 'Connections'.
- Tap the 'i' to the right of 'webvpn.purdue.edu/Ag-General'.
- Tap 'Delete VPN Connection'.
- Now when opening AnyConnection, select 'Ag- (Default) Purdue Only Traffic' and tap the AnyConnect VPN switch.
- Once connected, a small "VPN" icon will appear next to the battery icon.
Still need help? Click the 'Purdue IT Request' button to start a ticket.