This article is intended for use by students who need to setup their Macs with VPN.
Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a service that allows you to connect to the Columbia network via an encrypted tunnel. VPN essentially simulates you being on campus without physically being here. In order use the Columbia VPN service you will have to setup Duo MFA with your UNI identity. Duo MFA is required to access Columbia VPN services.
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Setting up Duo MFA
Authentication is the process of proving your identity during the login process. Two-factor authentication adds an additional proof of identification. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) layers multiple methods of identification for greater security.
Duo is a tech company that provides identity and access management solutions. Duo's Multifactor authentication (MFA) system is what is currently being used in Columbia University.
Duo MFA is a system that uses three methods of identification to validate your UNI identity. These secondary methods include push notifications sent through the Duo-Mobile smartphone app, an automated phone call to a mobile device or LAN line, and finally, one-time use passcodes that can be generated before or during the login process.
Enroll mobile device in Duo MFA
Enroll your mobile device in Duo MFA so you can use it as a method of identification along with your UNI identity. Please follow the steps to setup Duo MFA on your mobile device:
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Install Cisco AnyConnect and Connect to Columbia VPN for the first time.
Please follow the steps to install Cisco AnyConnect and connect to Columbia VPN from your Mac:
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Click the blue Download for macOS button.
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You may get a prompt from your internet browser asking to Allow the download. |
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Enter:
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vpn.cc.columbia.edu
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Enter:
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Username: YourUNI
Password: YourUniPassword
Second Password: push |
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