海角社区

The way we currently access 海角社区鈥檚 VPN (via Cisco AnyConnect) has been replaced by Cisco Secure Client. Cisco Secure Client is an upgraded version of Cisco AnyConnect and offers enhanced features, security and performance.听

Already have Cisco AnyConnect (older version) installed?

If you already have the Cisco AnyConnect app installed, starting as of October 10, when connecting to VPN, you will be updated to Cisco Secure Client. To initiate this update, locate the Cisco AnyConnect app and connect as usual (enter your 海角社区 credentials and follow 2FA instructions). A window will prompt up indicating the new version, Cisco Secure Client, is being installed.

After this update, to access the Cisco Secure Client app, follow the steps below according to your device:

Windows device听

1. Find the Cisco Secure Client app by听using one of the following search methods: 听

a) Type 鈥淐isco Secure Client鈥� in the Windows search bar听

b) Locate its icon in the bottom-right toolbar (if hidden; click the arrow (^) to show hidden icons)听

c) Create a new shortcut (existing shortcuts linked to Cisco AnyConnect will no longer work)听

2. Once opened, you may notice various applications within it, such as Secure Endpoint. Click 鈥淐onnect鈥� to access SecureVPN and follow the standard login procedure.听

Mac device听

1. Find the Cisco Secure Client app by using one of the following search methods: 听

a) Go to the 鈥淎pplications鈥� folder, open the "Cisco" folder and double-click on the 鈥淐isco Secure Client鈥� app to open

Note: If you do not see the Cisco Secure Client app in your Cisco folder, double-click "Cisco AnyConnect" and the app should automatically update to Cisco Secure Client.

b) Create a new shortcut (existing shortcuts linked to Cisco AnyConnect will no longer work)听

2. Once you鈥檝e opened the Cisco Secure Client app, enter 鈥渟ecurevpn.mcgill.ca鈥� in the connect window and click 鈥淐onnect鈥� to access SecureVPN and follow the standard login procedure.听

Linux device

1. Find the Cisco Secure Client app by using one of the following search methods:

a) Go to the "Launcher", double-click the "Cisco Secure Client" icon

b) Go to the "Applications" folder and find "Cisco Secure Client"