Installing and connecting the VPN client

With the VPN connection you can connect to the JYU network, enabling remote access to services that otherwise cannot be accessed outside of the JYU network. For example, network drives (e.g. U-drive) can be accessed remotely. This guide helps you to install and use the VPN client on a Macintosh-computer.

1. Download and install the VPN client: Cisco Secure Client

Download Cisco Secure Client from the link below by logging in with your JYU user account, JYU password and word push or 6 digit DUO Mobile passcode in second password field.

Install the program by clicking "Continue":

Cisco Anyconnect installation

2. Using the VPN connection

Start the VPN client (Cisco Secure Client). Type "vpn.jyu.fi" as the address and click "Connect".

Cisco Secure Client application. Type empty field: vpn.jyu.fi

The client will ask for your JYU username and password. From the "Group" drop down menu select

student if you are a student
staff if you are an employee
affiliate in all other cases

If you use VPN group not found in drop menu, please use the group name in address: vpn.jyu.fi\groupname instead, when connecting.

Type in your JYU username and password in the "Username" and "Password" fields. The Second Password/Duo MFA Passcode or Push field is used for Duo Mobile. Type the word "push" or enter a 6-digit code from the Duo Mobile application. Click "OK" when all fields are completed.

If you don't already have Duo Mobile, you can get it with this guide:

How do i set up Duo Mobile?

Cisco login window

After this the VPN will be connected shortly. When the VPN connects successfully, the VPN window will hide in the menu bar at the top right corner.

You can find application in Mac, right corner

Remember to disconnect the VPN connection when you stop working. You can do this by clicking the VPN icon on the top right corner and then select "Disconnect".