Install the UAH VPN via Software Center or macOS Self Service

Introduction

This article provides instructions on how to install the UAH VPN client on Windows and macOS computers joined to the UAH Active Directory domain. Check if your computer is joined to the UAH domain.

Not using a UAH domain-joined Windows or macOS computer? Visit our main VPN guide for installation instructions.

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• Windows
• macOS

Steps on Windows

Install

Windows users can install the VPN client from Software Center (also referred to as SCCM or MECM).

1. To open Software Center, use the Windows search bar to search for "Software Center" or locate the app in your Start Menu's list of applications.
   
2. In Software Center's Applications tab, search for the Ivanti Secure Access Client tile and click to open it
   
3. Select Install to begin the installation
   

Connect

1. Once the installation is complete, open the Ivanti Secure Access Client app
2. Select the plus (+) icon to add a new connection. Enter the following connection details and select Add​​
   • Type: Leave as default ("Policy Secure (UAC) or Connect Secure (VPN)")
   • Name: Enter a name of your choice, such as "UAH VPN".
   • Server URL: psvpn.uah.edu
   
3. The connection is now saved. When you're ready to connect, select Connect and sign in with UAH SSO.
   

Steps on macOS

Install

Mac users can install the VPN client from macOS Self Service (also referred to as Jamf Self Service).

Your Mac computer will first need to be enrolled in the UAH Jamf instance before you will have access to macOS Self Service. If you do not see the Self Service app shown in step 2 below, you may not be enrolled in Jamf. Learn how to enroll your device.

1. Open Finder
2. Select the Applications tab, then click to open the Self Service app
   
3. In the macOS Self Service window, select the Browse tab to browse through your available applications. Locate the Ivanti Secure Access VPN tile, then click Install to begin the installation.
   

Connect

1. Once the installation is complete, open the Ivanti Secure Access Client app
2. Select the plus (+) icon to add a new connection. Enter the following connection details and select Add​​
   • Type: Leave as default ("Policy Secure (UAC) or Connect Secure (VPN)")
   • Name: Enter a name of your choice, such as "UAH VPN"
   • Server URL: psvpn.uah.edu
   
3. The connection is now saved. When you're ready to connect, select Connect and sign in with UAH SSO.
   

Still Need Help?

If you need help completing these steps or experience an issue along the way, please contact the OIT Help Desk.