Before installing the new Cisco Secure Client, please verify you have uninstalled the previous Secure Connect VPN client (if applicable).
VPN Access:
- Verano users will be prompted to authenticate using their verano.com accounts. Please request access via the Verano Helpdesk prior to completing the below installation steps.
- Non-Verano users or Contractors will need to be invited into our Azure tenant before given access.
Once the above has been confirmed and completed, please follow the new process below to connect to the VPN. If prompted for Admin credentials during this process, please reach out to helpdesk@verano.com for assistance.
Steps:
1. Download Cisco Secure Client by clicking the one of the following links:
2. Once the package has finished downloading, select 'Open File'.
3. To begin installing, select the VPN Windows Installer Package from the available options in file explorer.
4. Once the installer opens, select ‘Next’, then agree to all terms and conditions on the next page.
5. On the next page, select ‘Install’. Once selected, you will be prompted to allow the application to make changes to your device, select ‘Yes’.
6. Select 'Finish' to complete the install process.
7. To begin using your VPN, search for ‘Cisco Secure Client’ in your taskbar, then choose ‘Open’.
8. You will be prompted to enter the Hostname: b5b9.sc.ciscoplus.com
- Once you have entered the above Hostname, choose ‘Connect’.
9. After completing step 8, please enter your Verano credentials (first.last@verano.com, followed by your password) to authenticate into the application.
- **If you are a non-Verano user or Contractor, please use the email address and password associated with your organization.
10. If authentication is successful, you will receive the below alert confirming you are connected.