UCSD Virtual Private Network (VPN)
The "Virtual Private Network (VPN)" is a service provided and managed by the main Campus IT. It provides a way to access restricted UCSD resources from off campus. The UCSD VPN creates a virtual private connection over public networks using encryption and other security checks to help protect against computer data transmission interception. It also helps ensure only authorized users can access campus networks. With VPN, network computing traffic between your remote machine (off-campus or wireless) and campus passes over a single, encrypted connection, and your remote machine has a UCSD IP address.
Benefits of UCSD's expanded VPN service:
- If you only need to access common campus Web sites or remote desktop computing, use the VPN EasyConnect option. See instructions under EasyConnect Web interface in Virtual Private Networks at UCSD
. - With EasyConnect, you have secure access to many campus services and remote desktop computing without installing software.
- Your remote machine appears as though it's physically at UCSD (with a UCSD IP address). You don't need to use Web proxy to access campus-restricted materials.
- Your communications with UCSD are encrypted. This helps protect passwords and reduces the risk of exposing sensitive data.
- You can access border-blocked ports, including the Microsoft services that UCSD blocks from non-VPN remote access.
Before you begin
You need to have access to the Internet and know your AD Username and Password. If you have trouble logging in after setup, you may need to reset your password.
Connect to UCSD's VPN using one of these options:
- VPN AnyConnect client — Download the client for secure access to UCSD services, including Library resources, by either:
- Web interface installation:
- Conventional installation:
- iPhone / iPad
