Install and Use the U-M VPN

Environment

Virtual Private Network (VPN) / Cisco Secure Client, University of Michigan 

Eligible users with a valid uniqname and UMICH password at Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, Dearborn and Flint. Sponsored affiliates are able to use the VPN if they are issued a University of Michigan ID (UMID) number with their sponsorship credentials.

Alumni, Retirees, and Friend accounts will not allow use of the VPN.

Issue

Need a specific network address for access to U-M resources.

Resolution

Install the VPN

  1. Connect to https://its.umich.edu/enterprise/wifi-networks/vpn/getting-started
  2. Click on your Operating System from the list
    1. Cisco Secure Client does not support Linux ARM
    2. OpenConnect (third party client) may be used as an alternative (contact the ITS Service Center if you need assistance)
  3. Download the software for your device
    1. Select the appropriate option based on your University role 
    2. Note that you will need to be on the device where you plan to install the software  
  4. Complete any recommended installation steps for the device you specify

Connect Using the VPN

Important! You must have a network connection to connect via the VPN and you must turn on the VPN before connecting to the services that need it.

  1. Launch the Cisco Secure Client client
  2. Select UMVPN - All Traffic or UMVPN - Only U-M Traffic from the profile drop-down list
  3. Click Connect
  4. Authenticate using your uniqname and UMICH password when prompted
  5. Authenticate via Duo two-factor authentication

Additional Information

Note: Alumni, Retirees, and Friend accounts will not allow use of the VPN.  You must have a valid uniqname and UMICH password at Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, Dearborn, or Flint. Sponsored affiliates are able to use the VPN if they are issued a University of Michigan ID (UMID) number with their sponsorship credentials.

See https://its.umich.edu/enterprise/wifi-networks/vpn for more information on what VPN is and why you would use it.

Need additional information or assistance? Contact the ITS Service Center.

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