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VPN - Installation and configuration steps for iOS devices

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Audience: Faculty, staff, students

Introduction

To set up and connect to the virtual private network (VPN) on iOS devices, you will need to:

  1. Install the Ivanti Secure Access Client
  2. Set up your VPN connection

Install the Ivanti Secure Access Client

Get the Ivanti Secure Access Client from the App Store.

Set up your VPN connection

Once installed you will need to add a connection and configure the VPN server settings.

  1. Open the app and choose whether or not you would like to allow it to send you notifications (either selection does not affect the function of the VPN client).
Screenshot of "Secure Access" would like to send you notifications dialog box..
  1. Enter the VPN server address, vpn.cc.umanitoba.ca, and tap Connect.
Enter the URL.
  1. Enter the connection name, UofM-VPN, and tap Connect.
Enter the connection name.
  1. You will now be prompted to make changes to the iOS VPN settings. Select Allow and enter your security passcode.
Select "Allow."
Enter your iPad passcode.
  1. When you connect to the UofM-VPN, you will be prompted to accept the terms of use agreement. On the Pre Sign-In Notification screen, tap Proceed.
  1. Enter your UM email address and select Next

7. Enter your password.

8. A window will open with a number code displayed. 

9. Check your authenticating device. 

  1. Open your Microsoft Authenticator app
  2. Enter the number code
  3. Select Yes


The connections screen showing one active connection to UofM-VPN.

The Connections screen will show your active UM connection. You may tap on the active connection and select Disconnect when you wish to terminate the connection.

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