Setting up a VPN Account

A VPN (virtual private network) allows users to access secure BYU websites (such as Y-Expense) from any network, including home and international networks.

Setting up new VPN:

1. Go to it.byu.edu
2. In the search box next to the login box, type “VPN” and click the magnifying glass.
3. Click the resulting link “Virtual Private Networking (VPN),” usually the first one. This will take you to the Virtual Private Networking order page.
   Or just click on the link below:
   https://it.byu.edu/byu/sc_help.do?sysparm_document_key=kb_knowledge,b0c288300a0a3c0e11ddf116b98ff60f
4. Click Order, then select “VPN Order” from the drop down menu.
5. If you haven’t already authenticated earlier to BYU with another application or web page, you’ll be asked to authenticate. Enter your NetID and password.
6. Fill in the appropriate boxes. It doesn’t matter who orders the service, but could often be the CSR).  
   1. On the bottom section under Administrative Access is where you enter who the account is for.
   2. Most people will just need General Campus Access.
7. Click the “Instant Order” button on the top right. The person for whom it is ordered should get an email from OIT showing the request has been made and another one when it has been fulfilled, usually within a few minutes.
8. Once the account is ordered, download the Cisco AnyConnect client:
   1. For Windows, Mac OS, or Linux desktop systems, download from OIT’s software page:
      https://home.byu.edu/webapp/softwareDistribution/shop/searchResults/vendor/Cisco%20Systems.htm
   2. For iOS go to the App Store and search for Cisco AnyConnect.
   3. For Android go to the Google Play store and search for Cisco AnyConnect.
9. The first time you launch the Cisco AnyConnect client on your computer or device, it will ask for a server address. The address to use for General Campus Access (almost everyone) is:
   cmps-vpn.byu.edu
10. After that, when you choose Connect, it will ask for your BYU Net ID and password, and you should be connected.