Getting Started with UO VPN

Overview

The University of Oregon's virtual private network (UO VPN) allows you to securely connect to the UO campus network from home or any other non-campus internet service.

It is available to all university-affiliated people for connecting to campus resources from any off-campus location.

Installing UO VPN

For a desktop or laptop

1. Visit the UO VPN site at vpnclient.uoregon.edu
2. Log in with your Duck ID and password
3. Follow the on-screen installation instructions

For a mobile device

• How to install and connect to UO VPN software on iOS devices
• How to install and connect to UO VPN software on Android devices

Using UO VPN

Connecting to UO VPN

1. Open the Cisco Secure Client program
   1. Use the Start Menu (Windows) or Spotlight (Mac) to search for the program
2. A small window will appear. Make sure it is set to connect to uovpn.uoregon.edu
   
3. After pressing Connect, you will see the login window
   
4. In the Username field, enter your Duck ID
5. In the Password field, enter your Duck ID password
6. Click the OK button

Connecting via split tunnel to UO VPN

This method is useful for when you are using VPN-protected resources in conjunction with other services that don't require it. For example, this is the case when conducting a Teams or Zoom meeting while needing access to certain UO Libraries resources, Banner, or DuckDocs.

1. Open the Cisco Secure Client program
   • Use the Start Menu (Windows) or Spotlight (Mac) to search for the program
2. A small window will appear. Make sure it is set to connect to uovpn.uoregon.edu/split
3. After pressing Connect, you will see the login window
4. In the Username field, enter your Duck ID
5. In the Password field, enter your Duck ID password
6. Click the OK button

VPN Connection Confirmation

To confirm you are connected to VPN, you can go to this website hosted by UO Libraries.

When to use UO VPN

Use UO VPN when you need to access resources that are limited to campus networks only. Examples include:

• Certain UO Libraries resources, such as journal articles and other electronic resources.
  • For more information, visit the Off-Campus Access to Electronic Resources page.
• Banner
• DuckDocs (OnBase)
• File shares (network drives) from departmental or campus file servers
• Administrative access for IT staff to systems and servers (e.g. RDP, SSH)
• Campus GIS

When not to use UO VPN

You do not need to use UO VPN to access resources that are available from anywhere in the world. Examples include:

• UOmail
• Canvas
• DuckWeb
• Office 365
• OneDrive
• Microsoft Teams
• Zoom

Additional Information

If you have additional questions or are in need of further assistance, visit our UO VPN service page and select the Request Help button to fill out a service request form.

NEW!: You can also select the Create a ticket button at the top of this page as well. It links to the same form.