Virtual Private Network (VPN)
What You Need to Know
VPN allows users outside of the SJSU network access to restricted resources (like file shares, servers, and desktops) on the SJSU network, as if they are physically located on the SJSU campus network behind secured firewalls.
Who Has Access
- Faculty
- Staff
- Students
What You Need to Do
- Download the VPN Client
- Go to the VPN Website at vpn.sjsu.edu
- Select the "Group" item that matches your role at SJSU
- Sign in with your SJSU ID and password
- Follow the on-screen instructions for your device and browser
- Connect to SJSU-VPN
- Students
- How to Connect to SJSU-VPN Using Cisco AnyConnect (for MacOS [pdf])
- How to Connect to SJSU-VPN Using Cisco AnyConnect (for Microsoft Windows [pdf])
- Faculty/Staff
- How to Connect to SJSU-VPN Using Cisco AnyConnect (for MacOS [pdf])
- How to Connect to SJSU-VPN Using Cisco AnyConnect (for Microsoft Windows [pdf])
- Students
Additional Resources
VPN Connection
VPN Availability
Support: Need Help or Have Questions
Contact your department IT Support Tech or contact the IT Service Desk.