Workstation First Time Login

Description

This article describes how to connect to the Cornell VPN and log into a Cornell-owned workstation for the first time while off-campus. Before logging in for the first time off-campus, you must connect to the Cornell VPN so the computer can verify your credentials.

Note: This process is only required when logging into your computer for the first time off-campus. On-campus connections do not require a VPN. You will not need to follow this process for subsequent logins.

Procedure

  1. If you see a globe icon in the lower-right corner of the login screen, click it to connect your laptop to the internet via Ethernet or Wi-Fi. If no globe icon is visible, your computer is already connected to the internet and you may proceed to the next step.
  2. Once connected to the network, click the button in the lower-right corner that looks like two displays stacked on top of each other.
  3. In the Cisco Secure Connect window that opens, click Connect.
  4. In the login window for cuvpn.cuvpn.cornell.edu, enter your NetID in the username field.
  5. Enter your NetID password in the password field.
  6. In the field labeled DUO Passcode or Second Password, enter your preferred Duo authentication method:
    • Enter push to receive a Duo push notification to your phone.
    • Enter phone to receive a phone call.
    • Enter SMS to receive a text verification code.
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  7. Complete the Duo authentication prompt on your device when it arrives.
  8. Once the icon with an X inside a circle appears in the lower-right corner, confirming a successful VPN connection, sign into your computer using your NetID and password.
  9. If you do not see your name on the login screen, select Other User from the lower-left corner of the window.

If you are unsuccessful or have any further questions, please email your local Shared Business Network (SBN) IT representative for assistance.

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