Q: What should I enter for the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client VPN prompt (including Duo)?

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For Duo Authentication, see: [istcontrib:Install and Run Cisco's AnyConnect client for VPN connectivity on Windows including Duo] [istcontrib:Install and Run the Cisco AnyConnect client for VPN connectivity on Mac OS X including Duo]

What should I enter in the Cisco Anyconnect VPN "Ready to Connect" prompt?

Context

After Installing Cisco Anyconnect VPN, it says "Ready to Connect" with a textbox.

Answer

Cisco Anyconnect VPN is asking for the VPN's hostname.

• For two-factor Duo Authentication enter: vpn.mit.edu/duo

Second Password options (Duo)

Duo Authentication users will see a "2nd Password" field. Enter one of the following (listed by recommended method)

• passcode - If using the DUO Mobile app, tap on the key to display a one-time use code and enter that as the second password.
• push - Duo will send a push notification to your registered cell phone with the Duo Security mobile app installed
• push2 - Duo will send a push notification to your _second registered device with the Duo Security mobile app installed_
• A one time code generated by your hardware token (Yubikey ) or the Duo Security mobile app (the code changes every 60 seconds)
• sms - Duo will send an SMS to your registered cell phone
• Phone -Duo will call your registered phone
• Phone2 -Duo will call your second registered phone

Once you have completed your second authentication method, you will be able to connect to the VPN.

See Also

• [Install and Run the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility VPN Client]
• Cisco AnyConnect VPN Landing Page