Networks and Infrastructure VPN Service



How to Connect

When the AnyConnect client is installed, to connect for the first time, run the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client.

1. The connection window will open. If the client has been used to connect to the SHU VPN Service before, then you should see:


In this case, click the Connect button to proceed.

If you see:


Click on the text entry box and enter vpn.shu.ac.uk in the connect to box, then click Connect.


2. Choose the correct group from the dropdown menu. For SHU staff use, please choose the SHU-Staff-VPN group and login using your normal SHU staff credentials. For users with assigned separate credentials, please choose the SHU-VPN group and login with the usercode and password given to you


3.Enter your usercode and password and click on the OK button.

Once the connection has been created, the client will minimise and appear as an icon with a padlock in the Windows notification icons or on the menu bar.



The connection to the VPN is complete.


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