Regulated Research, Connecting to the Enclave for the First Time

This article contains instructions for connecting to the Enclave for the first time, and setting up Multifactor Authentication. This is applicable only to users who have access to the service outside of the VDI.

NOTE: Access to Microsoft 365 GCC High requires direct connection to the University network. Off-campus users will need to connect to the University VPN via a TunnelAll profile for access.

For installation instructions for Cisco Secure Client, see one of the following pages:

Note: Cisco Secure Client was previously known as Cisco AnyConnect. Documents with the AnyConnect name instead of Secure Client may be out of date.

Microsoft Authenticator can be found at: Microsoft Authenticator

Activate the Cisco VPN (vpn.illinois.edu) and select '2 Tunnel All'
Once you are registered and have a user name and temporary password, go to: portal.office365.us
Enter your credentials, Authenticator will prompt for confirmation.
You will be prompted to create a new password.

Detailed Start

1. Activate the Cisco VPN (see the linked guides for details) and set Cisco to '2 Tunnel All' (On-campus users can skip this step)

Cisco VPN Default Panel

2. Navigate your browser to portal.office365.us. You will be presented with a standard Microsoft login screen. If this is your first time logging in, use the credentials provided to you in PEAR.

Note: The Security and Privacy Notice below the sign-in banner.

Microsoft Online Login Panel

3. If you have not previously set up a Microsoft Authenticator, you will see the following, press Next. Then, follow the on-screen instructions to add your Regulated Account to Microsoft Authenticator.:

Let's Keep Your Account Secure Banner

4. After your initial login and establishment of Microsoft Authenticator, you will be prompted to create a new password. Please use a unique password. As with all University authentication credentials, please refrain from sharing these with others. Passwords must comply with the University requirements found here: Identity Management, Requirements for Acceptable Passwords