VPN App for an Android Phone or Tablet (2024)

1. From the Play Store on your Android device click theSearchicon.

2. Search for the "Cisco Secure Client" app.

4. Tap theInstall buttonto install the app.

5. ClickAcceptto give theCisco Secure Client the necessary permissions.(Note: The device will display a list of information the app will access.)

1. Open the Cisco Secure Clientapp on your Android device.
2. From the home page, tap Connectionsto create a shortcut to the Tufts VPN. Once created, the link is available for future use.
3. Tap the Add button.
4. Input the following information in the Connection Editor.
   • Description – Enter "Tufts VPN"
   • Server Address -Enter one of the following:
     • For a direct connection to the general Tufts VPN profile (available to all Tufts users) - Enter “http://vpn.tufts.edu/duo” and tap Save.
     • To be presented with a dropdown list of additional VPN profiles when logging in (Note: Access via these profiles requires special privileges.) - Enter “http://vpn.tufts.edu” and tap Save.
5. TapDoneat the bottom of the Connection Editor to complete the configuration.

You now have a shortcut to the Tufts VPN saved and available to you for future use. Remember to disconnect at the end of every session to ensure that you do not have a secure link open for another user to access.

1. Open the Cisco Secure Clientapp on your Android device.
2. To begin connection, tap the AnyConnect VPN switch to change it fromOFF to ON.
3. Depending on which VPN server address you are connecting to, you may see a Group field. The majority of users should select “Tufts-DUO-Authentication” for general VPN usage. The other profiles require special privileges to access.
4. In the Username field, enter yourTufts username(eg. jjumbo01)
5. To complete the Password field, pick one of the options below. What you pick will determine how you will be asked to complete two-factor authentication – Push (Default), Call, or Hardware Token Passcode.Note that the default behavior will be a push to the Duo Mobile application on your mobile device if you simply put in your password, but you can choose an alternate Duo authentication method viaDuo's Append Mode.The steps are described in detail below.
   
   • To authenticate via Duo Push (default)
     • Enter your Tuftspassword.
     • Tap Connect.
     • You will receive a push notification on the Duo mobile app on your smartphone. ClickApproveto complete the login process.
   • To authenticate via Duo Call
     • Enter your Tufts password and the word “phone” separated by a comma. (i.e. TuftsPassword,phone). If you have multiple phone numbers registered with Duo, you can have Duo call your second registered number by entering “phone2”, etc.
     • Tap Connect.
     • You will receive a phone call at the number you have registered with Duo. When prompted, pressany keyto verify your login.
   • To authenticate via Hardware Token Passcode
     • Press the button on your hardware token to generate a new passcode.
     • In the Password field, enter your Tufts password and the passcode on your hardware token separated by a comma. (i.e. TuftsPassword,728292).
     • Tap Connect.

You now have a secure link to the Tufts network available to you as indicated by the VPN icon that looks like a key in the toolbar. Note that while connected, all of your data traffic will go over the VPN which creates adherence to all Tufts Acceptable Use Policies.

Remember to disconnect at the end of your session.

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Disconnect from the VPN at the end of every session to ensure that you do not have a secure link open for another user to access.

1. Open the Cisco Secure Clientapp on your Android device.

2. Tap the AnyConnect VPN toggle switch fromtheONto OFF position to disconnect.

Once disconnected, your status should now be "Disconnected" and the VPN icon that looks like a key is no longer in the toolbar.