(Cisco AnyConnect)
Overview
The university’s virtual private network (VPN) is designed to allow individuals to securely "tunnel" into campus over personal and public networks, such as a home Wi-Fi network, and access services as if they were on campus. The VPN, powered by Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility, is a quick and easy way to securely connect to the FSU network. Use the FSU VPN to access shared department drives, system administration and application support and other departmental resources not available on the internet.
Highlights
Encrypted Connection
establishes secure and encrypted connection to FSU network and on-campus systems
Work Remotely
access departmental drives and applications from anywhere with an internet connection as if on campus
Various Access Methods
choose from client-based (recommended for 64-bit operating systems) and browser-based (recommended for 32-bit operating systems) connections
Guest Access
available to university-sponsored courtesy appointments and external vendors
Cost
Free
Available To
Faculty
Staff
Departments
Getting Started
You will need:
- FSUID and password (Faculty, Staff, Courtesy Appointments)
- Sponsored Guest FSUID and password (External Vendors)
- DUO Two-Factor Authentication
Employees:
- Sign In with FSUID and Password
- Click ‘Start AnyConnect’
- Click ‘Download for..”
- Click ‘Connect’
Sponsored Guests/External Vendors:
- Sign In with Sponsored Guest FSUID and Password
- Click ‘Start AnyConnect’
- Click ‘Download for…’
- Click ‘Connect’
Additional Information
By signing into the FSU virtual private network (VPN) service you agree to abide by Florida State University's Information Security Policy. When you sign in to an FSU internet connection, you are leaving a digital footprint that can be traced back to you. It is highly recommended you sign out or disconnect from the FSU VPN service when it is no longer needed.
VPN OPTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client (Recommended)
- Using the AnyConnect client is the easiest way to connect to the FSU VPN network.
- It is the option that best supports 64-bit operating systems.
- See the Request this Service section on this page for instructions on how to download this software.
- Browser-Based (Clientless SSL) VPN
- In some instances, this option is better suited for remote desktop/ssh from the web browser.
- Since the clientless SSL VPN essentially does the browsing for the user and returns the data to his/her browser, the user appears to originate from within campus
- No software installation needed. Standard web browser is required.
- Will only allow access to internal FSU sites and systems hosted on-campus.
- See the Request this Service section on this page for instructions on how to access this feature.