Virtual Private Networks (VPN) at UCSD

Last Updated: September 19, 2024 3:05:32 PM PDT

Learn UCSD expanded virtual private network ( VPN ) service , lets create protected connections UCSD network remote locations .

EasyConnect (web based VPN Portal) has been retired.

We is offer longer offer EasyConnect use modern security protocols multi – factor / – factor authentication .

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The UCSD VPN creates a virtual private connection over public networks using encryption and other security checks to help protect against computer data transmission interception. It also helps ensure only authorized users can access campus networks. With VPN, network computing traffic between your remote machine (off-campus or wireless) and campus passes over a single, encrypted connection, and your remote machine has a UCSD IP address.

These services require VPN:

• Shared Network Drives
• Cognos/Tableau
• Remote Desktop to computers or VMs
• Logistics Portal
• TN3270 (IFIS/ISIS)
• Library resources (requires 2-Step Secured – allthruucsd)
• Staging links to preview CMS websites (requires 2-Step Secured – allthruucsd)
• Canvas does not require VPN recommended connecting outside U.S.
• AccessLink
• TechWiki
• department – specific applications ( iDocs , BAMTRAC , CRIS )

Two-step login is required for VPN connections. Learn more about VPN and two-step login.

Note

Instructions for UC San Diego Health and Health Science VPN users can be found at

mcvpn.ucsd.edu

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Connect to UCSD’s VPN using one of these options:

• VPN AnyConnect client — Download the client for secure access to UCSD services, including Library resources using:
  • Conventional installation :

• iPhone/iTouch/iPad 6.0.x and above

Follow these instructions to Change your AD Password.

VPN Pools

• The VPN service offers the ability to create department-specific pools, which can be used to control access to departmental resources. Contact your IT support staff for additional information on accessing or using pools for your department. If you do not have IT support staff, contact the ITS Service Desk.
• To access a VPN pool, when logging in to the VPN, enter your username followed by “@” the pool name. For example, to access the ITS pool, enter “username@ITS”.

For additional technical info on the VPN service, see the VPN article on the TechWiki (Confluence login required).

Note:

This page has a friendly link that’s easy to remember:

http://blink.ucsd.edu/go/vpn