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Install and Connect to the NC State VPN Client for Android 4.0 or Newer

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Installation Instructions for Android

  1. Install the Cisco Secure Client-AnyConnect app from the Google Play Store.

Establish a New Connection

  1. Open the AnyConnect/Cisco Secure Client app on your Android device.
  2. Select Connections and tap the plus (+) icon in the lower-right corner.
  3. Enter vpn.ncsu.edu into the Server Address field and select Done.
    • You can enter a description, but it is not required.
  4. Tap the ← in the top-left corner to return to the starting screen.
  5. Toggle the switch to the right of AnyConnect VPN.
  6. Beginning at Step 2 of our Connect with the NC State VPN instructions, complete the connection.
    • You may be notified that your configuration created by the user has been renamed to avoid a name conflict.  Just tap OK.