Virtual Private Network (VPN) | IT@UMN | The people behind the technology

Overview

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) creates a private network from a shared or public internet connection. VPNs mask your individual internet protocol (IP) address and establish secure and encrypted connections to provide greater security.

Before You Connect

Certain Departmental Pools, Full Tunnel VPN, and Split Tunnel VPN Pools require Multi-factor authentication (MFA) through Duo Security to connect.

Ensure that you have Duo Security Multi-Factor Authentication set up on your UMN account.

Optional: Set your Default Duo Device.
To add additional devices, go to Duo: Add or Remove Devices.
Using Duo and VPN is outlined in Using Duo Append Mode with Cisco AnyConnect.

Download, Install, and Connect

Duluth

Follow the instructions on the VPN: Virtual Private Network page.

Twin Cities Healthcare Component (HCC)

Follow the instructions on HST/AHC: VPN and Remote Desktop Setup.

All Other Users

Download and Install (UMN login required)

Connect

VPN Access Types

The University of Minnesota offers three types of VPN access: split-tunnel, full-tunnel, and departmental. (Note: Duluth manages its own VPN information. See the Duluth section under Getting Started).

When you sign in to a VPN, you will be presented with a drop-down menu from which you can choose your access type.

Getting Started

Get Help

Request or Manage a Departmental VPN

Intended Audience

Students

Instructors

Researchers

Staff & Departments

Health Sciences Affiliates

IT Staff and Partners

Cost

University-funded: no charge.

Additional Resources

Connect to the Internet & Networks

WiFi Network

Wired Network

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