This Anyconnect VPN software is for Apple OS 10.6.x to 10.8.x for Intel computers only.

This software is controlled by license and is to be used for connecting to the University of Saskatchewan only. Use of this software for any other purpose or providing it to a third party under any conditions is prohibited.

To use the U of S VPN service your Network Services ID (NSID) must be added to the VPN user list. Please contact your local IT support staff or the ICT Help Desk.

Step 1. System requirements
Step 2. Obtain the software
Step 3. Install the software
Step 4. Connect Securely to the U of S

1. System Requirements

• This VPN software is Apple OS 10.6.x to 10.8.x for Intel computers only.  

• It requires 30 MB of free hard disk space.

• You must have administrator privileges on your computer.

2. Obtain the Software

• Anyconnect 3.1 for Apple OS 10.5-10.8 (Intel only)

You will be asked for your NSID to login to the download area for this software. 

3. Install the Software

• Double click the anyconnect-macosx-i386-3.1.01065.dmg file that you downloaded above.

• Double click the AnyConnect installer:

• Press Continue:

• Press Continue:

• Press Agree:

• Only select VPN then press Continue:

• Press Install: 

• Press your computer admin username and password:

• When the installer has finished, press Close: 

Connecting to tunnel.usask.ca

• Open the Anyconnect software in your Applications folder:

• For Ready to connect, type in tunnel.usask.ca

• Press Connect

• for Group, select 1-UofS

• for Username, type in your NSID

• for password, type in your NSID password

• Press OK

• To Disconnect, click the Anyconnect icon in top menu and select Disconnect:

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For additional assistance, please contact the ICT Help Desk.