Installing VPN on Mac

• Download the VPN client

1. Navigate to https://vpn.southwestern.edu and log in using your SUeID.

Please note that the above link and VPN itself will not work when connected to our SU network 

2. Click Continue.

3. Click Download.

4. Once download is completed, double click package to open and follow the prompts to install 

5. Once installed, click on Launchpad to open find and to open the Cisco Anyconnect app

6. Enter vpn.southwestern.edu and click Connect. 

Please note that VPN will not work when connected to our SU network 

6. Click Accept.

7. MAC OS will require unblock extensions, click Open Security Preferences when prompted.

8. Click the lock icon to unlock, and click Allow. 

9. Click Allow. 

You are now connected to VPN, notice the timer, showing the connection time. Please make sure to click Disconnect when VPN is no longer needed.

There is a maximum time limit of 24 hours per VPN session.  This means that 24 hours after you log into VPN, it will automatically disconnect you.  You'll be presented with a warning message 5 minutes prior to this maximum time limit so that you can save your data.