How to access VPN in mac with AnyConnect and Multi-Factor Authentication 

Mac OS X Access to the University network Security

Describes how to install AnyConnect on your mac and create a VPN connection to the University of Graz’s network.


What you need

  • An active account on UNIGRAZonline
  • Activated multi-factor authentication 

Detailed instruction (in german)

VPN Netzzugang unter macOS mit AnyConnect

Short overview

  1. Open https://univpn.uni-graz.at in the browser.
  2. Select Group: Students
  3. Then, enter your access data in the following format:
    • Username: Uni Graz email address
    • Password: UNIGRAZonline password
  4. Open the MFA app, a numerical code will be generated there
    • Enter the one-time code
  5. Click on Start Anyconnect
    • You will receive the download link according to your operating system
  6. Save file and install
    • If the "attention required" window appears, the detailed instructions will explain what exactly to do.
  7. After setting up AnyConnect manually, open the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client
    • Enter Server address: univpn.uni-graz.at
  8. Enter your access data in the following format:
    • Username: vorname.nachname@edu.uni-graz.at
    • Password: UNIGRAZonline password
  9. Open the MFA-App, there a number code will be generated
    • Enter the one-time code
  10. If the Cisco AnyConnect icon with a lock appears in the taskbar, you have been successfully connected to the university's network and can now use various university resources from home.