Click “Start AnyConnect.” 6. On the next page that you're brought to, click the blue 'Download for Windows.' Click the “Save” button to download the installation file to your computer and double-click the.exe file once it is downloaded, most likely in your Downloads folder.
Instructions and information about connecting using WiFi, VPN and remote desktops.
Users migrated to Shared IT Services have access to the WUSM-secure Wifi network on all campuses, and use their WUSTL Key to log in.
If your area has not yet migrated to Shared IT Services, log in with your domain credentials (MEDPRIVusername, DOMusername, etc.)
Connecting Manually to WUSM-Secure
- Select the wireless icon at bottom right.
- Select WUSM-secure from list of networks.
- Click Connect (check Connect automatically if you’d like).
- A security box may appear. If so, click Connect.
- Enter user name and password (or click the checkbox next to “Use Windows credentials” to have your info filled in automatically).
User Name: Your WUSTL key preceded by ACCOUNTS
Password: Your usual WUSTL key password - Click OK.
- You may have to enter your WUSTL key password another time, and click Connect.
- The wireless icon in lower right shows successful connection.
- VPN allows you to connect to University resources requiring a secure Washington University network connection to access.
- You must have WUSTL 2FA enabled for your account in order to use VPN. For more information, see it.wustl.edu/2fa
- Many tools do not require a VPN connection to access them. For example, Canvas, Zoom, Teams, Box, Outlook, and Office 365 apps. For a list of WashU systems that do and do not require VPN, view WashU Systems VPN Requirements (PDF).
- You will need to be granted access to use VPN. Your office computer will need to be configured to allow remote connections. (Does not apply to Danforth students)
To request VPN access, complete the online ServiceNow request form. New requests for VPN access are subject to departmental approval. (Does not apply to Danforth students)
Medical School VPN
VPN for Windows Med School Campus (PDF)
VPN for Mac Med School Campus (PDF)
VPN for Linux Med School Campus (PDF)
VPN for iOS Med School Campus (PDF)
VPN for Android Med School Campus (PDF)
Danforth Students
Visit the Tech Den website for instructions
Danforth VPN (New-only for groups listed below)
Washington University is consolidating VPN. Limited groups will use these instructions. Use these instructions ONLY if you are in the following departments:
- McKelvey School of Engineering
- WashU IT IS&T and NSS Admins
VPN for Windows (PDF)
VPN for Mac (PDF)
VPN for Linux (PDF)
VPN for iOS (PDF)
VPN for Android (PDF)
Danforth VPN
VPN for Windows Danforth (PDF)
VPN for Mac Danforth (PDF)
Arts & Sciences VPN
For VPN instructions visit Connect to the WashU Network through VPN.
Brown School VPN
VPN for Windows (PDF)
VPN for Mac (PDF)
VPN for Android (PDF)
VPN for iOS (PDF)
Olin Business School
For VPN instructions visit Connect to VPN.
MacOS Big Sur VPN Client Download (WUSM and Danforth)
Only the newest version of Cisco AnyConnect is confirmed by Cisco to support MacOS Big Sur. If you have updated to Big Sur and need the new VPN client, you can download it here: AnyConnect for Mac software.
Cisco Anyconnect Vpn Download For Windows 7
Additional installation and connection details can be found in the guides above.
Network Connectivity Service
For more information on Washington University IT Network Connectivity Service, please see the Service Catalog.