Secure VPN solution for enterprise and personal use with cross-platform compatibility
OpenConnect serves as a versatile SSL VPN client supporting various protocols including Cisco AnyConnect. It’s designed to establish secure encrypted connections across different networks while maintaining high performance.
The client stands out for its compatibility with Cisco AnyConnect VPN servers while remaining completely open-source. This makes it an ideal choice for organizations and users seeking flexible secure remote access solutions.
Compatible with multiple enterprise VPN protocols including AnyConnect and Pulse Secure
Runs seamlessly across all major operating systems and architectures
Provides military-grade encryption with support for two-factor authentication
Benefits from continuous community improvements and security audits
Available for all major platforms – completely free and open-source
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Ubuntu/Debian .deb packages
macOS 10.15 and later
Download the latest OpenConnect Windows installer from the official repository or trusted source. The installer is typically available as a standard .exe file for easy installation.
Run the installation file and grant necessary permissions when prompted by UAC. The installation process typically takes 2-3 minutes on modern Windows systems.
Launch OpenConnect GUI and add a new connection profile with your VPN server details. Set up authentication credentials, certificates, or token-based login as per your network requirements.
Initiate the connection process and authenticate with your credentials when prompted. Confirm successful connection through status indicators and test network accessibility.
Verify server address accuracy and network connectivity before attempting connection. Validate that your user account has proper VPN access permissions.
Import required root certificates and intermediate certificate authorities. Verify certificate chain completeness and proper installation in certificate store.
Important: Enterprise users should contact their network administrators for customized setup instructions. Some networks require additional security software or specific configuration tweaks.