VPN (Cisco Secure Client)
Using the Cisco Secure Client (AnyConnect) and two-factor authentication (2FA), you can establish an encrypted connection to Worms University of Applied Sciences’ network.
This allows you to access internal services and academic resources at Worms University of Applied Sciences – for which you are authorised – from home or whilst on the move.
These include, for example:
- E-books and electronic journals from the library
- Remote desktop connections
- Software applications such as SPSS
Please note: Operating system-native VPN clients are not supported for the required two-factor authentication. You should therefore use the Cisco Secure Client.
1. Install and set
up the Cisco Secure Client. You will need your university account to log in.
No separate authorisation is required for VPN access.
→ VPN guide for iOS and iPadOS
→ Cisco Secure Client on Linux:
At https://vpn.hs-worms.de, you can log in with your university account and download the relevant installation packages for Linux as .deb or .rpm files.
Alternatively, you can install the Cisco Secure Client via your Linux distribution’s package manager.
Alternative Secure Client for Linux
A VPN client that is compatible with our Shibboleth SSO server can be found at: openconnect-sso
2. Setting
up two-factor authentication To be able to use VPN access outside the university network, you will need a 2FA token in addition to your university account.
Detailed instructions on setting up and using the 2FA token can be found on the Two-factor authentication (2FA) page.
Contact the Data Centre
Opening hours
Service office at Worms University of Applied Sciences, Building A, 1st floor, Room 104
- Monday to Thursday:
08:00–12:00 and 12:45–16:00 - Friday:
08:00–12:00 and 12:45–14:00
Information on how to get in touch
It will make it much easier for us to process your enquiry if you follow these guidelines:
- Subject: Problem with the software application (e.g. university account)
- Content: A detailed description of your problem, including at least the username you are using and, if possible, a screenshot
- Email sender: Please use the webmail service or email client with your university email address wherever possible
- Our email address: helpdesk@hs-worms.de
