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Remote access (VPN)

Remote access (VPN)

Remote access ( VPN )UVic VPN service is provides provides secure communication campus network . VPN servers is employ employ encryption security meas

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Remote access ( VPN )

UVic VPN service is provides provides secure communication campus network . VPN servers is employ employ encryption security measures ensure data sent Internet intercepted .

Who can use this service?

How do I request or access this service?

Faculty, staff, and students with a valid NetLink ID can download and run the UVic VPN client on their computers.

Note: UVic MFA required connect UVic VPN .

Cisco Secure Client – Supported Operating Systems

Previous software versions called Cisco AnyConnect .

  • Microsoft-supported versions of Windows 11 for ARM64-based PCs
  • Windows 11 (64-bit) and current Microsoft-supported Windows 10 x86 (32-bit) and X64 (64-bit)
  • MacOS 12 Big Sur, 13 Ventura, 14 Sonoma (only 64-bit is supported)
  • Linux Red Hat 9.x and 8.x, Ubuntu 24.04, 22.04 and 20.04
  • iPhone and iPad, iOS 13.0 or later
  • Android version 4.0 and up

What is the cost for this service?

This service is provided free of charge.

When is this service available?

This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. You can be informed of service interruptions by subscribing to Informed.

How do I get help with this service?

For assistance with this service, please contact the Computer Help Desk:

Email: helpdesk@uvic.ca
Telephone: 250-721-7687
In person: Clearihue A037