VPN Client Instructions for Linux and BSD
- Latonya Smiley
- Andy Rainey
The OpenConnect VPN client is recommended for connecting to the UA VPN. This client should work on any Linux or BSD system. Instructions are provided below for the most common Linux and BSD installations.
openSUSE Linux (Leap or Tumbleweed)
Installation
From a terminal window, switch to root or use “sudo” to run: zypper install openconnect
To connect to VPN
Open a terminal window, and switch to root or use “sudo” to run:
sudo openconnect – – authgroup=campus uavpn2.ua.edu
Enter your username when prompted.
Enter your password when prompted.
At the second password prompt, either enter your Duo passphrase, or type “push” to receive a push notification to your mobile device.
Keep this window open to remain connected to the VPN.
Debian or Ubuntu Linux
Installation
From a terminal window run:
sudo apt-get install openconnect
Enter your password when prompted
To connect to VPN
Open a terminal window and run:
sudo openconnect – – authgroup=campus uavpn2.ua.edu
Enter your password when prompted
Keep this window open to remain connected to the VPN.
Arch Linux
Installation
From a terminal window, switch to root or use “sudo” to run:
pacman -Sy openconnect
To connect to VPN
Open a terminal window, and switch to root or use “sudo” to run:
sudo openconnect – – authgroup=campus uavpn2.ua.edu
Enter your username when prompted.
Enter your password when prompted.
At the second password prompt, either enter your Duo passphrase, or type “push” to receive a push notification to your mobile device.
Keep this window open to remain connected to the VPN.
Fedora Linux
Installation
From a terminal window, switch to root or use “sudo” to run:
yum install openconnect
To connect to VPN
Open a terminal window, and switch to root or use “sudo” to run:
sudo openconnect – – authgroup=campus uavpn2.ua.edu
Enter your username when prompted.
Enter your password when prompted.
At the second password prompt, either enter your Duo passphrase, or type “push” to receive a push notification to your mobile device.
Keep this window open to remain connected to the VPN.
CentOS or Red Hat Linux
Installation
From a terminal window, switch to root or use “sudo” to run:
yum install epel-release
yum install openconnect
To connect to VPN
Open a terminal window, and switch to root or use “sudo” to run:
sudo openconnect – – authgroup=campus uavpn2.ua.edu
Enter your username when prompted.
Enter your password when prompted.
At the second password prompt, either enter your Duo passphrase, or type “push” to receive a push notification to your mobile device.
Keep this window open to remain connected to the VPN.
FreeBSD and DragonFly BSD
Installation
From a terminal window, switch to root or use “sudo” to run:
pkg install openconnect
To connect to VPN
Open a terminal window, and switch to root or use “sudo” to run:
sudo openconnect – – authgroup=campus uavpn2.ua.edu
Enter your username when prompted.
Enter your password when prompted.
At the second password prompt, either enter your Duo passphrase, or type “push” to receive a push notification to your mobile device.
Keep this window open to remain connected to the VPN.
OpenBSD
Installation
From a terminal windows, switch to root or use “sudo” to run:
pkg_add openconnect
Select the full version, not the “light” version
To connect to VPN
Open a terminal window, and switch to root or use “sudo” to run:
sudo openconnect – – authgroup=campus uavpn2.ua.edu
Enter your username when prompted.
Enter your password when prompted.
At the second password prompt, either enter your Duo passphrase, or type “push” to receive a push notification to your mobile device.
Keep this window open to remain connected to the VPN.