1. Prerequisite
2. Configuration Procedures
3. Connection Procedures
1. Prerequisite
- 2-factor authentication (2FA) is required for accessing the HKUVPN service.
- Please uninstall any earlier version of Cisco Anyconnect VPN client from your PC before you start the following installation.
2. Configuration Procedures (to be done once only)
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Download the VPN client for Windows from here.
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Click Next.
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Select I accept the terms in the License Agreement and click Next.
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Click Install.
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In User Account Control window, click Yes to allow the installation of VPN client.
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Click Finish to complete the setup.
3. Connection Procedures
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Locate the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client program from your Start Menu. You can also use Search
to find it.
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Enter "vpn2fa.hku.hk" in VPN box and click Connect button.
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Enter your HKU Portal UID and PIN in the Username and Password fields respectively and click OK button.
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(i) Applicable to staff/students who choose EMAIL TOKEN
You will receive an email containing the 6-digit email token to your registered alternate email address. The token is valid for 5 minutes after its sent out time.
(ii) Applicable to staff who choose APP TOKEN
Please retrieve the app token from your mobile device. The token is valid for 1 minute after it is obtained.
Note: For installation of the mobile app, please refer to https://www.its.hku.hk/documentation/guide/infosec/2fa/app-token.
On Android devices- On iOS devices- -
Open FortiToken Mobile.
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Open FortiToken.
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Enter your PIN of 4 digits to unlock the app.
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Enter your PIN of 4 digits to unlock the app.
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App token will be retrieved.
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App token will be retrieved.
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Open FortiToken Mobile.
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After successful connection, a VPN Logo with padlock will appear in the system tray.
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Click the VPN icon in the system tray and click Disconnect button to disconnect from HKUVPN Server.