About VPN (Virtual Private Networking) at BC

Eagle VPN Setup Instructions (BC sign-in required)
Important: BC 2-Step Verification is required to access Eagle VPN.
- Verify your mobile phone is on your account: Visit bc.edu/manage2step (BC sign-in required) and select “Manage your Devices” or “Set-up BC 2-Step Verification” and follow the prompts to add your mobile phone number.
- If you have trouble connecting, download & install the Cisco AnyConnect VPN software (BC sign-in required).
- Set up the Duo Mobile app for BC 2-Step Verification.

To access specific computers or servers behind BC's firewall. The firewall is a security measure that prevents anyone that does not have a BC IP address from accessing certain things on BC's network.
To access confidential BC information from home that should be encrypted (scrambled) while traveling on the internet.
To access your campus computer through file sharing.
Note: VPN is not needed to access your BC email. A VPN connection is also not needed for standard use of the internet and web; this can be done through your ISP (Internet Service Provider) alone.

Services that DO NOT require VPN	Services that require VPN
Agora Portal BC Gmail Canvas Office 365 UIS (course registration)	BCAppsStorage PeopleSoft HR PeopleSoft Financials Remote Desktop Secure Departmental Servers

There are known issues accessing G Suite from certain countries, including China. We recommend you connect to Eagle VPN while abroad. Before you leave the country, set up Eagle VPN & BC 2-Step Verification by getting the Duo Mobile app.

Having trouble accessing G Suite while abroad? Let us know (BC sign-in required).

Remember: When you connect to the BC network via Eagle VPN, you are agreeing to the University Technological and Information Resources policy, even if you are using a personally owned computer.

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