Installing the UM VPN

Important Note:

We do not grant access to the UM VPN. We only have documentation on how to use and set up the VPN when you already have access. If you would need access to the UM VPN, please reach out to your information manager!

Request an account

1. You will need to have an account at Maastricht University with an email ending with @maastrichtuniversity.nl or @student.maastrichtuniversity.nl.

2. Request access to the DSRI for your account. Please fill this form 📬 to provide us some information on what you plan to do with the DSRI.

Connect to the UM network

You need to be connected to the UM network to access the DSRI.

• Connect to UMnet or eduroam WiFi at Maastricht University

• Use the Maastricht University VPN at vpn.maastrichtuniversity.nl

  Log in to that using your UM username and password.

Students

If you have been granted access to the DSRI, VPN access is automatically included. Students must log in with their student number (e.g. I6000000) and select the 06-AssignedStudents group in the Cisco Secure Client. Do not select 01-Employees as this will cause the connection to fail.

• Employees: Use your UM account e.g. Firstname.Lastname or your employee number (a.k.a. P number), e.g. P7000000, and select the 01-Employees VPN group.

• Students: Use your student number, e.g. I6000000, and select the 06-AssignedStudents VPN group.

  

  After logging in, you will see below page to download the Cisco Secure Client

  

Install and log in to the VPN (Cisco Secure Client)

Run the installer you downloaded (.exe on Windows, the equivalent installer/package on Linux) and follow the setup steps.

Once installed, open the Cisco Secure Client.

Connect to vpn.maastrichtuniversity.nl and click connect.

Provide your UM username and password.

• Employees: use your P number, e.g. P7000000, and select 01-Employees
• Students: use your student number, e.g. I6000000, and select 06-AssignedStudents