VPN (Cisco Secure Client)
Using the Cisco Secure Client (AnyConnect) VPN and two-factor authentication (2FA token), you can establish an encrypted connection to Worms University of Applied Sciences’ campus network.
This gives you access, from home or whilst on the move, to internal services and academic resources at Worms University of Applied Sciences for which you are authorised.
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. VPN: Install and set
up the Cisco Secure Client (AnyConnect) Install the Cisco Secure Client (AnyConnect) using the instructions for your operating system.
You will need your university account to log in to the VPN client.
No separate authorisation is required for VPN access.
→ VPN guide for iOS and iPadOS |
→ Cisco Secure Client on Linux:
Go to vpn.hs-worms.de and log in with your university account.
There you can download the appropriate installation package for your Linux distribution (.deb or .rpm).
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 university’s Shibboleth single sign-on (SSO) server can be found at: openconnect-sso
2. Setting
up two-factor authentication (2FA token) To be able to use the VPN outside the university, you will need a 2FA token in addition to your university account.
You can find detailed instructions on setting up and using the 2FA token 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
