How to Install AnyConnect on an iPhone

Support Note: ITS does not support mobile versions of AnyConnect.

Cisco supports the AnyConnect version that is currently available in the app store; however, fixes and enhancements are provided only in the most recently released version.

  • Step 1Download the Cisco AnyConnect

    Download the Cisco AnyConnect App from the App Store.

    Note: The Cisco Legacy AnyConnect will not work with the VPN.
    You will see the following on your iPhone screen while Cisco AnyConnect installs:

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  • Step 2The Notifications prompt will appear

    You may choose either Don't Allow or Allow.
  • Step 3AnyConnect Connections screen

    You will see the AnyConnect Connections screen. Tap on the Connections bar.

    Note: The slider button on the top right will try to connect you to the VPN.
  • Step 4Add VPN Connection

    Tap on the Add VPN Connection....
  • Step 5Enter the Server Address

    Enter the Server Address, which will be a.gofifia2022.com.
    The Description is optional and will be the name of the VPN connection. Once you are done editing, tap Save in the upper right-hand corner.

  • Step 6Tap Allow.

  • Step 7Face ID or passcode

    If you have Face ID or passcode enabled, you will need to enter your passcode for the VPN Configuration to save.
  • Step 8Tap on the AnyConnect VPN slider button

  • Step 9Finally

    Enter your Patriot Pass credentials then tap on Connect in the upper right-hand corner.

    Note: Two-Factor Authentication is not required for the student VPN container.
    If you log in using General or any department VPN container, you will see the following screen:

    IMPORTANT: You will need to tap Accept in the Duo App in order to connect to the VPN.

    You will see Connected in Details. When you are ready to disconnect, tap on the AnyConnect VPN slider button.
    If you want to add more VPN containers (i.e., student or department containers), click on Connections and follow steps 4 through 7.
    Note: Do not change Settings.