FAQ for Cisco AnyConnect VPN client

A VPN connection provides your computer or mobile device with a virtual connection to the Oxford University campus network

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The latest Cisco AnyConnect VPN client is available for Windows, macOS and Linux.

You can obtain the latest version of the Cisco VPN client from our Software Registration and Download page.

There are also Cisco AnyConnect VPN clients for iOS and Android available from the App Store and Play Store respectively.

Yes, there are also Cisco AnyConnect VPN clients for iOS and Android available from the App Store and Play Store respectively.

It is advisable to use the most recent version of the AnyConnect software as it may contain fixes for known issues.

You can obtain the latest version of the Cisco VPN client from our Software Registration and Download page.

You may be using an incorrect or invalid username or password. Make sure that you are entering your Oxford (or SSO) username in the format abcd1234 and your Remote Access password — this is different to the Single Sign-On password you use for Nexus365 etc. If in doubt, you can reset your Remote Access password via our Self Registration page.

If you have Kaspersky anti-virus or another Kaspersky security product installed then this is a known error that arises when using the Cisco AnyConnect VPN client. To resolve the issue you need to add an exception to your Kaspersky application so that it trusts the Cisco VPN software.

This functionality is not included in the AnyConnect VPN client and there is no way to make it remember your Remote Access password.

If the information above hasn't helped you to resolve your problem, then you can contact the Service Desk.

Please include the following details:

  • The exact error message - please send a screenshot if possible
  • Your operating system and its version, e.g. Windows 10, macOS 10.14, Ubuntu 19.10
  • Your Cisco AnyConnect VPN client version (you can obtain the most recent version from our Software Registration and Download page)
  • Your ISP (Internet Service Provider)

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