Below are the general steps to install Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client on Windows, macOS and Linux. Exact filenames and UI may vary slightly by version. You’ll need appropriate download rights (a Cisco CCO account or your company’s VPN portal).
1. Obtain the Installer From your organization Many enterprises host the AnyConnect installer on an internal VPN-portal or intranet page. Log in with your corporate credentials and download the Windows, Mac or Linux package. From Cisco’s website (requires a Cisco.com account with software download privileges) Search for “AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client” Under the matching entry, choose the version you need and select the appropriate platform (Windows, macOS, Linux). Accept the Export Compliance and EULA prompts and download the installer package.
2. Install on Windows Run the MSI Double-click the downloaded anyconnect-win-<version>-predeploy-k9.msi. Accept prompts Click Next at the welcome screen. Accept the License Agreement and click Next. Choose features By default, the VPN module is selected. You can also add modules like Posture, Web Security, etc., if your org uses them. Click Next. Install Click Install and, if prompted by UAC, choose Yes. Finish Once installation completes, click Finish.
3. Install on macOS Open the PKG Double-click the downloaded anyconnect-macos-<version>-predeploy-k9.pkg. Installer wizard Click Continue, then accept the license. Select destination Choose your main Macintosh HD and click Continue. Install Click Install, authenticate with your macOS admin username/password. Done When you see “The installation was successful,” click Close.
4. Install on Linux (Debian/Ubuntu) Open a terminal Unpack and install bash Copy
Edit cd ~/Downloads tar xvzf anyconnect-linux64-<version>-predeploy-k9.tar.gz cd anyconnect-<version>/vpn sudo ./vpn_install.sh Accept EULA Press Enter to scroll through, then type yes to accept. Finish The script will place the client in /opt/cisco/anyconnect/ and create menu entries.
5. First-Time Configuration & Connection Launch the client Windows/Mac: find Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client in your Start Menu / Applications folder. Linux: run anyconnect or launch from your desktop menu. Enter VPN server address In the “Connect to:” field type your company’s VPN URL or IP (e.g. vpn.mycompany.com) and click Connect. Authenticate Provide your username/password (and second factor if required). Verify Once connected, you’ll see a green “Connected” status.
6. Uninstall (if needed) Windows: via Control Panel → Programs & Features → Cisco AnyConnect, click Uninstall. macOS: run the included uninstall script: bash Copy
Edit sudo /opt/cisco/anyconnect/bin/vpn_uninstall.sh Linux: rerun the install script with --remove, e.g. bash Copy
Edit sudo ./vpn_install.sh --remove
That’s it—once installed and configured, AnyConnect will give you secure, encrypted access to your corporate network from anywhere.
