Pulse Secure VPN
Faculty, staff, and students can establish a secure connection to the UConn network via the Pulse Secure client (a VPN software). The VPN provides an encrypted connection between your computer and the UConn network and allows you to access restricted resources.
ITS is retiring Pulse Secure. It is being replaced by Cisco AnyConnect, an industry-leading and widely-used VPN service that provides an improved experience for remote connectivity. Please refer to our guide for getting set up Cisco AnyConnect VPN.
Installing and Configuring Pulse Secure Client for Windows
Visit the Pulse Secure Client page in the UConn Software Catalog to choose the download that is appropriate for your OS.
See Installing and Configuring Pulse Secure Client for Windows.
Installing and Configuring Pulse Secure for Mac OS
Visit the Pulse Secure Client page on the software site to choose the download that is appropriate for your OS.
Installing and Configuring Pulse Secure Client for iOS and Android Devices
The Pulse Secure Client app is available for iOS and Android mobile operating systems. To configure your VPN client, download the application from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
Installing and Configuring Pulse Secure Client for Linux
Visit the Pulse Secure Client page on the software site to choose the download that is appropriate for your OS.
Completely Removing the Desktop Client from a System
See Completely Removing the Pulse Secure Desktop Client.
Compatibility
Pulse Secure VPN client software is compatible with a wide range of operating systems and configurations. It is available for Windows, Mac OSX, Android, and iOS mobile devices. The software has been tested on the following platforms:
Platform | Operating System | Browser Environment |
|---|---|---|
Windows | Windows 10 Version 2004 (OS build 10.0.19041.572) Enterprise, 32 and 64 bit Windows 10 Version 1909 10.0.18363.535 Windows 8.1 Enterprise, 64 bit Windows 2012 | Microsoft Edge Browser 86.0.622.43 (64-Bit) Internet Explorer 11.388.19041.0 Chrome 84.0.4147.89 Firefox ESR 68.9.0esr Chromium-based Edge Browser 86.0.622.48 (Official Build) (64-bit) |
Windows 10 Version 20H2 (OS build 10.0.19042.572) Professional, 64 bit Windows 10 Version 1903 (OS build 10.0.18362.476) Professional, 64 bit Windows 10 Version 1903 10.0.18362.449 Windows 10 Redstone 5 Version 1809 (OS build 17763.437), Enterprise, 64 bit Windows 10 Redstone 4 Version 1803 (OS build 17134.228) Windows 10 Enterprise, 32 bit Windows 10 non-Enterprise, 32 and 64 bit Windows 10 Redstone Windows 10 Enterprise, 32 and 64 bit Windows 8.1 non-Enterprise, 32 and 64 bit Windows 2019 Windows 2016 | Edge browser 86.0.622.48 (Official Build) (64-bit) Internet Explorer 11.264.19041.0 Google Chrome 78.0.3904.97 | |
Mac OS X | macOS Catalina 10.15.6 macOS 10.14, 64 bit macOS 10.13, 64 bit | Safari 13.x, and 12.x |
Mac OS X | Big Sur RC2 macOS 10.15.3, 64 bit macOS 10.15.2, 64 bit | Safari 14.0.1 |