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Wake Forest University

Contractor/Vendor VPN Instructions

Modified on: Thu, Jul 30, 2026 2:18 PM


Contractors and vendors must sign the VPN Usage Agreement prior to gaining access to the WFU network and submitted via the VPN: Access Request for Vendor or Contractor request (accessible to WFU Sponsor).

Connecting to VPN using Cisco AnyConnect

  • Install and connect to VPN via Windows
  • Install and connect to VPN via Mac
  • Install and connect to VPN via Linux (64-bit)
  • Open Cisco AnyConnect and ensure the server is VPN.WFU.EDU

Cisco AnyConnect server configuration showing VPN.WFU.EDU

  • Authenticate using your Wake Forest Guest account email and account password.

Please Note:

If you run into any issues with setting up VPN on your computer, you must contact your company's IT Department for assistance. If you are having issues with resource connectivity once connected to VPN, please contact your WFU sponsor for assistance. If you are having password related issues, please contact the WFU Information Systems Services Desk at 336.758.4357.


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