On this page you will learn how to establish a connection with RWTH VPN with an iOS device. 
This guide was made using an iphone 17 iOS version 26.6.1.

 

Important

Please set up a VPN account and set a password in the IdM SelfService (opens in new tab). Without an account and a set password, it is not possible to use the VPN service. 

• Requirements
• Establish the connection

Requirements

In order to establish a VPN connection to an RWTH VPN via the Cisco Secure Client on an iOS system, the following conditions must be met:

• Fully configured VPN account in SelfService (opens in new tab)
• Connection data for central RWTH VPN:
  • Server: vpn.rwth-aachen.de
  • Tunnel: Full tunnel (all data traffic via the RWTH network) or split tunnel (only RWTH internal addresses are accessed via VPN)
  • VPN username: Format ab123456
  • VPN password

Establish connection

To establish a connection to the RWTH VPN, proceed as follows:

Step 1
Open the App Store and search for Cisco Secure Client.

Download the app by clicking Download.

Note: If the app has been downloaded before, the cloud icon will appear on the App Store page. For apps you’ve already purchased, this icon replaces the Download button.

You can then install the app by clicking Install.

Step 2
Open Cisco Secure Client and accept that AnyConnect sends notifications by selecting Allow.

Step 3
Click on No connections and select Add VPN Connection....

Step 4
Type in the corresponding server address:

• vpn.rwth-aachen.de for the RWTH vpn
• vpn.institute.rwth-aachen.de for vpn connection to an institute network

Under Description, you can enter any description for the VPN connection, e.g., RWTH.

Select Save.

Step 5
Authorize the VPN configuration by selecting Allow. You may need to confirm this with your device code/PIN.

Step 6
If the VPN connection has been set up correctly, it will be displayed as activated.

You can return to the app's main menu by tapping the back arrow.

Step 7
Activate the VPN connection by using the slider next to AnyConnect VPN.

Step 8
Enter your username in the format ab123456 and your VPN password.

The Full Tunnel group is automatically selected by AnyConnect.

Then select Connect to establish the connection to the VPN.

Step 9
Under Answer, enter a one time password.

Step 10
The vpn connection can be deactivated either via AnyConnect or the settings.
It's the same procedure for reactivating an existing VPN connection.