Connect to GSU VPN

The Virtual Private Network (VPN) is used to connect to the university network from off-campus, granting access to resources only available from within the GSU network. However, please note that many GSU online services do not require the VPN such as WebEx, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, iCollege, PantherMail, and Office 365 Email.

How to Connect to the VPN

Microsoft Windows

  1. Make sure your off-campus computer is connected to the internet

  2. Start the Cisco VPN client by going to Start → Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client or typing anyconnect into the Start Menu

  3. In the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client window…

    1. Type secureaccess.gsu.edu in the field
    2. Click Connect

      Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client

  4. The client will attempt to connect and ask for your credentials

    1. Under Username, type your GSU Username
    2. Under Password, type your GSU Password
    3. Under DUO authentication method, type push (all lowercase)
    4. Click Login

      Cisco AnyConnect VPN Login

  5. The window will wait until you successfully authorize using your DUO authenticator.

  6. You are now connected

Apple macOS

VPN Supported by University IT

GSU Instructional Innovation & Technology manages and supports the VPN network for the university. Information and support can be found at the Virtual Private Network web site.

Additional support may be found at:

Ubuntu Linux

VPN Supported by University IT

GSU Instructional Innovation & Technology manages and supports the VPN network for the university. Information and support can be found at the Virtual Private Network web site.

Additional support may be found at:

  1. Start the Terminal application by going to Applications → Terminal or typing terminal into the app search

    Terminal in Launcher

  2. A dark window with a command prompt will appear

  3. Type in sudo apt install network-manager-openconnect-gnome, then press ENTER

  4. Confirm installation of OpenConnect by typing Y, then Press ENTER

  5. Once OpenConnect is installed, go to Settings → Network and on the right side under VPN, click the Plus Sign

    Network Settings

  6. Select Cisco AnyConnect Compatible VPN

    Create VPN Network

  7. In the Add VPN window…
    1. Under Name, type GSU
    2. Under VPN Protocol, select Cisco AnyConnect
    3. Under Gateway, type secureaccess.gsu.edu
    4. Click Add

      Configure VPN

  8. Turn on the VPN

    Enable VPN

  9. In the Connect to VPN window…
    1. Under Username, type your GSU Username
    2. Under Password, type your GSU Password
    3. Click Login

      Login to VPN

  10. You are now connected! To disconnect, turn off the VPN.

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GSU Instructional Innovation & Technology manages and supports this technology or service for the university. Additional information and support may be found on the IIT web site.

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  • Last modified: 2023/01/27 16:15