Clemson VPN

Any time that you are using an internet connection other than the Clemson network, you will need to connect to it remotely to access resources such as Secretariat or university-licensed journals.

Setup

Clemson Computing & Information Technology (CCIT) has written instructions on how to connect to the Clemson University Virtual Private Network (CUVPN). The steps can be summarized in the following manner:

  1. Duo Enrollment: You will need to register for Duo two factor authentication if you have not already so that you can make a secure remote connection.

  2. Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client: This is the software that you will use to make the remote connection. You should be prompted to download and install while following the CCIT instructions.

  3. Connect: Now you have all the pieces you need to connect! The CCIT instructions detail how to launch the client and how to enter information to connect.

Use

Especially for first-time users, some of the steps of using the VPN to make a remote connection may be unclear, particularly with respect to the two factor authentication step. We hope to clarify some of the common hangups below.

  • Make sure that your secondary device (e.g. cell phone) is near you when initiating your VPN connection. If you do not complete the authentication step in a timely manner, you will need to restart the VPN connection process.

  • After launching the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client, entering the appropriate address (cuvpn.clemson.edu), and clicking “connect,” a login box will appear. Once you have typed in your username and password, you will also need to select one of the listed options for the “Duo Passcode” section.

    • If you choose the first option (i.e. Type your One-Time Passcode), you will need to navigate to the Duo Mobile app on your secondary device, select the drop-down arrow beside “Clemson University,” type the six digit numeric code that should be listed, and click “OK.”

    • If you choose the second option (i.e. Type “push” to get a Duo Mobile app prompt), you will need to type the word “push” (no quotes) into the box and click “OK.”