Note: If you are using a University of Michigan MiWorkspace managed device, VPN software and profiles are configured for you. Please see MiWorkspace Work Remotely for more information. If you need help connecting to VPN on a managed device, please contact the ITS Service Center. These pages provide VPN configurations for unmanaged devices (e.g. research users, BYOD users).
Note: Sponsored affiliates are able to use the VPN if they are issued a University of Michigan ID (UMID) number with their sponsorship credentials.
Download and Configure the VPN Client
- Locate and install Cisco AnyConnect from the Google Play Store.
- Open the installed application.
- Select Connections, then Add New VPN Connection.
- Staff, faculty, students, or sponsored affiliates should enter umvpn.umnet.umich.edu as the Server Address in the Connection Editor.
Connect Using the VPN
Important You must have a network connection to connect via the VPN.
- Open the AnyConnect application.
- Select the umvpn.umich.edu connection.
- When prompted, authenticate using your university uniqname and UMICH password.
- Complete Duo Two-Factor authentication.
Note: The UMVPN - All Traffic profile is automatically selected. Hit back to select the UMVPN - Only U-M Traffic profile from the drop-down.
If you want to connect using a different Duo method, refer to Duo and Append Mode.
Last Updated:
Wednesday, September 27, 2023