How to Connect to the ILR VPN:
Windows 11 - as of 08/27/2025:
The ILR VPN provides a secure way to connect to the ILR Cornell network from anywhere
with internet access. However, you don’t need to use the VPN when you’re in an ILR office
in Ithaca, Buffalo, or NYC and connected to eduroam or a wired ILR ethernet connection.
If you’re working off-campus or from home, it’s important to regularly connect to the ILR
VPN to keep your system up-to-date and access essential resources, including:
- Important policy and software updates
- ILR server shares (L: drive)
- ILR printers
- Remote desktop access to ILR computers
**If you are looking for instructions for MacOS, click here.
Step 1. Open Cisco VPN Software:
- On the Windows Task-bar, Go to Start, Search for Cisco Secure Client, and open it.
- **If Cisco Secure Client is not installed, you'll need to download and install it (administrative rights required). Please submit a ticket to ILR Tech Services for assistance)
Step 2. Connect to VPN:
- In the popup box, confirm cuvpn.cuvpn.cornell.edu is entered.
- Click Connect.
Step 3. Log In with Two-Step Authentication:
Use the following details to log in:
- Group: Select Two-Step_Login.
- Username: Enter yournetid@IL-VPN (use uppercase for IL-VPN).
- Password: Enter your NetID/email password.
- Duo: Select one of these methods to complete the two-factor authentication:
- Push: Enter the word "push" in the input box to receive a Duo notification on your Duo Mobile app.
- Passcode: Enter a 6-digit code in the input box, either from the Duo app or a Duo Hardware Token.
Note: If you don’t successfully complete the multi-factor authentication (e.g., don’t
receive a push notification), the VPN login will fail. You will need to sign in again and/or
verify your login credentials.
Click OK
Step 4. Confirm You're Connected:
A few ways to confirm you are connected to the VPN include:
- Look for a Cisco Secure Client popup confirming the connection.
- Click the up arrow near the Windows clock—look for a globe icon with a lock.
- You will also see a green checkmark on the Cisco Secure Client Window, with a total connection time.
Step 5. Disconnect from VPN:
- When you are finished, you can disconnect from the IL VPN by going to the Windows Start on the taskbar, search for and open Cisco Secure Client, click Disconnect.
