Connect to Cisco AnyConnect (VPN) and Authenticate with Duo via a Hardware Token

How To:

  • Connect to Cisco AnyConnect (VPN) and Authenticate with Duo via a Hardware Token

Applies To:

  • Employees, Student Employees, and Faculty 

Steps:

1) Open Cisco AnyConnect and click Connect.  

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2) Put in your ESU username.  

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3) Press the red button on the hardware token to generate a numeric one-time passcode.  

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Then enter your ESU password followed by a comma and the one-time passcode. Then click OK. 

Example: MyE5Up@55worD,961829 

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4) Accept the terms and you will be connected to the Cisco AnyConnect VPN. 

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Note: If you do not have a token, please contact the IT Help Desk. Tokens are assigned to an individual, so you will not be able to borrow one from someone else. 

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