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Introduction
The Ivanti VPN, also known as WyoSecure, is a Virtual Private Network that allows remote connection to the UWYO network. The Ivanti VPN is necessary for accessing warehouse drives, remote desktop, and other secure applications from off campus. This article covers installation and use of the Ivanti VPN on Linux. If you would like additional assistance installing the Ivanti VPN on your Linux computer, please contact the UWIT Help Desk at 307-766-4357(Option 1) or visit the UWIT Walk-in Service Center.
These instructions have been tested on Ubuntu 24.04 and Rocky Linux 9.7. While the steps should be similar on other distributions, IT support for those systems will be offered on a best-effort basis.
Install instructions for Ubuntu
Rocky Linux/RHEL
Ubuntu
- Download the Debian-based Linux installer from the UWIT website: https://www.uwyo.edu/infotech/services/software/pulsesecure/
- Open a terminal window. On most systems this can be done with Alt+Ctrl+T.
- Change the working directory to the location of the .deb file, this will usually be ~/Downloads.
cd ~/downloads
- Update the package list and upgrade installed packages.
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
- Install bzip2. This program is required later to install the embedded web browser. Depending on your distribution, this program may already be installed.
sudo apt install -y bzip2
- Install Ivanti. The XXX-XXXX represents the version number which may be different depending on when it was downloaded. Ensure you change this to match the name of the .deb file you downloaded.
sudo apt install -y ./ps-pulse-linux-XXX-XXXX-64bit-installer.deb
- Install the Ivanti embedded web browser. Check the output of the command and insure it installs successfully before continuing.
sudo /opt/pulsesecure/bin/setup_cef.sh install
- Open the Ivanti Secure Access Client Application.
- Click the plus button to add a new connection.
- Enter the following information, then click Add.
Type: Policy Secure (UAC) or Connect Secure (VPN)
Name: WyoSecure
Server URL: https://wyosecure.uwyo.edu
- Click Connect. A WyoLogin window should open. Enter your UW username and password, and complete Duo two factor authentication. After logging in, WyoSecure should say it is connected.
Rocky Linux/RHEL
Note: As of April 2026, Ivanti is not supported on Rocky Linux/RHEL 10
- Download the Redhat-based Linux installer from the UWIT website: https://www.uwyo.edu/infotech/services/software/pulsesecure/
- Open a terminal window.
- Change the working directory to the location of the .deb file, this will usually be ~/Downloads.
cd ~/Downloads
- Update the package list and upgrade installed packages.
sudo dnf update -y
- Enable EPEL. This package includes dependencies needed by the Ivanti app.
sudo dnf install -y epel-release
- Install Ivanti. The XXX-XXXX represents the version number which may be different depending on when it was downloaded. Ensure you change this to match the name of the .rpm file you downloaded.
sudo dnf install -y ./ps-pulse-linux-XXX-XXXX-installer.rpm
- Install the Ivanti embedded web browser. Check the output of the command and insure it installs successfully before continuing.
sudo /opt/pulsesecure/bin/setup_cef.sh install
- Open the Ivanti Secure Access Client Application.
- Click the plus button to add a new connection.
- Enter the following information, then click Add.
Type: Policy Secure (UAC) or Connect Secure (VPN)
Name: WyoSecure
Server URL: https://wyosecure.uwyo.edu
- Click Connect. A WyoLogin window should open. Enter your UW username and password, and complete Duo two factor authentication. After logging in, WyoSecure should say it is connected.