Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client remember password

jakkarin.w · ‎11-29-2013

Hi All,

I found that it is not possible on the anyconnect !

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps8411/products_qanda_item09186a00809aec31.shtml

Supported features

Q. Is it possible to save the password credentials on AnyConnect so that it will not request authentication from the user (password storage feature)?

A. No, it is not possible to save the password credentials on AnyConnect.

My question is ; Is it possible to remember passowrd on Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client ?

Thank you in advance,

Jakkarin

cisco_com.mpk1 · ‎08-17-2015

There is no real way, but a workaround.

1. in the app under settings enable remote controll (i prefere being asked thought)

2. create a link that leads to this adress: anyconnect://connect/?name=[name of your vpn profile in app]&prefill_username=[username for connection]&prefill_password=[your password]

3. click the link and any connection is being established (you may need to agree)

Somehow the "security feature" of not being able to safe the password leads to people having them saved as clear text. Maybe there should come a way to safe the password.

Jean Matthew · ‎01-03-2023

Internet Explorer replies that there is no app to handle that protocol... how can I associate anyconnect:// with the executable vpn client? Thanks

Marius Gunnerud · ‎01-05-2023

This is a very old thread, please create a new post with a detailed description of your problem. That way it will be easier for other users that might be having the same issue to find the post, and that community contributors can get correct Helpful and accepted solutions

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Marvin Rhoads · ‎08-17-2015

If you use user certificates for authentication you can eliminate the need to enter a password manually.

Otherwise you should have users type their password or use a password manager application locally.

cisco_com.mpk1 · ‎08-17-2015

Yes, but as a user you dont have a choice when certificat authorisation is not supported.

About the local Password manager: I dint find any that can enter the password in anyconnect. And switching back and forth is no fun either. The only usefull way would be to safe the link i mentioned in that manager and click it from there.

Marvin Rhoads · ‎08-17-2015

A local password manager won't prefill the password for you. But you can paste securely from one.

I use Keepass all the time in just that way.