Tutorial - VPN Connection/Windows

Available to

Faculty, Staff, Students

Overview

ECU’s virtual private network (VPN) is an encrypted, virtual tunnel between off-campus devices and on-campus information. Connecting to ECU through a VPN prevents data theft between the server and your off-campus device. For faculty, staff and students. These instructions written using Windows 11. 

Users can only connect to resources for which they already have access. Account authentication is required to open a VPN session.

Step 1. Log in 

1. From the system tray, click the Cisco AnyConnect icon.
2. Type remoteaccess.ecu.edu and click Connect. 
3. The login page opens. Go to Step 2. 
   

Step 2. Authenticate your account.

1. Type your ECU email into the text box.
2. Click Next. 
   
3. The Windows Security dialog box opens. 
4. Type in your six-digit Windows Hello for Business PIN.
   

Step 3. Agree to the Acceptable Use policy

Review the Acceptable Use Policy and click Accept to continue. If you do not agree, please click Disconnect to end the connection.

You are successfully connected and able to open any ECU resources for which you have access. You can verify your connection by clicking the AnyConnect icon in the systems tray.

At the end of your session, click the Disconnect link.