Cisco Secure Client is used to connect to the MSU VPN in order to use certain university IT resources remotely. Please refer to the instructions below for installation and use of Cisco Secure Client on macOS (Apple) computers.
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1. Go to vpn.msstate.edu. Choose the appropriate group for your type of user, then click Login.
2. Enter your NetID and NetPassword, then click LOGIN. Authenticate with Duo, when prompted.
3. Click Download for macOS. Run the downloaded installer and follow the prompts to install Cisco Secure Client software. For additional installation instructions, click the + Instructions button on the download page).
1. Go to your Applications folder, open the Cisco folder, then open Cisco Secure Client.
2. Type vpn.msstate.edu in the text box, then click Connect.
3. Select the appropriate group for your type of user. To do so, you may need to move the log in window aside (or minimize it temporarily) to access the Group selection window. Once the correct group is selected, log in with your NetID/NetPassword, then authenticate with Duo, when prompted.
4. Once you see the Connected message and the Secure Client icon in menu bar shows a lock icon, you are connected to the MSU VPN.
1. When you are finished using the VPN, you can disconnect by clicking on the menu icon for Cisco Secure Client and selecting Disconnect.
2. When you are ready to reconnect to the VPN, please follow the instructions for Connecting to the MSU VPN from the section above.