VPN Remote Connections
- The VPN remote connection is available to all Metropolia users. It is needed to connect to Metropolia's internal services from outside. Internal services include Financial and Administrative Services and instruction supporting project servers, educloud, and laboratory systems. VPN access to internal services is determined by user role and terminal device.
Install the VPN client on a home computer
VPN-etäyhteyden käyttämiseen tarvitaan AnyConnect-apuohjelma. Se on esiasennettuna Metropolian ylläpitämiin tietokoneisiin. Tätä apuohjelmaa ei saa asentaa eikä päivittää Metropolian ylläpitämiin tietokoneisiin.
The use VPN you need AnyConnect client. It is preinstalled on all Metropolian laptops. Do not install or update the client yourself on Metropolia computers.
- Log in at https://vpn.metropolia.fi
- On the left, select AnyConnect.
- Select Start AnyConnect.
4. Log in at vpn.metropolia.fi or at
5. Read detailed instructions for Windows at: Install and Use VPN Utility Program Installation on Your Own Computer
Install and use the VPN client on a mobile device
- Open your device's app store and search for "anyconnect" or "cisco anyconnect".
2. Install the app on your device.
3. Add a new VPN connection: Connections > Add New Connection.
4. In the Server Address field, enter vpn.metropolia.fi
5. Select Done.
7. Select AnyConnect VPN to open the connection.
8. Enter your Metropolia username and password.
9. Log out by selecting Exit in the upper right, when you end the connection.
When the connection is secure, a lock icon is shown in the upper bar in Android. In iPhone there is a text VPN.
Using VPN on Metropolia Windows computers
1. Click on the Cisco AnyConnect icon in the lower right of the screen.
2. In the "Ready to connect" drop-down menu, select Metropolia-StaffManaged or, on student computers, Metropolia-StudentManaged.
3. In the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client window's VPN box, click on Connect.
4. Log in to the service with your Metropolia username.
Installation and use of the VPN client on macOS computers
On Apple macOS computers, Cisco AnyConnect is automatically installed by Managed Software Center updates.
On you own a macOS computer, download and install the VPN client as follows:
- Log in at https://vpn.metropolia.fi
- On the left, select Anyconnect.
- Select Start AnyConnect.
The program is installed in /Applications/Cisco/Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client.app.
To open VPN remote connection:
- Start /Applications/Cisco/Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client.app.
- In the "Ready to connect" drop-down menu, select Metropolia-StaffManaged or, on student computers, Metropolia-StudentManaged.
On a Mac computer not maintained by Metropolia or, if the address field is blank, enter the connection address vpn.metropolia.fi.
After selecting the address, click on Connect.
3. Enter your Metropolia username and password. Click on OK.
4. When the connection is established the connection window looks like this:
AnyConnect VPN-yhteyden tilan voi myös todeta ylävalikon pienestä AnyConnect-kuvakkeesta.
When the connection works a lock is shown in the icon:
To close the VPN connection, stop the VPN client.
The connection is also automatically closed then the computer shuts down or goes to sleep.
Services available via VPN
Which services are available via VPN connection depends on user role and the terminal devices used. Access to internal resources is limited because of information security considerations.
In VPN connection, the user's network traffic originates in Metropolia network, which makes it possible to use remotely such internet services that are restricted by the user's IP address or that require a Finnish source address.
Services that are available via VPN can be restricted temporarily or permanently if required by the information security situation.
Devices in Metropolia maintenance
Metropolian ylläpitämillä laitteilla on käytettävissä käyttäjän roolin mukaisesti pääsääntöisesti samat palvelut kuin henkilökunnan työasemilla ja atk-luokkien työasemilla. Tietoturvasyistä levypalvelut ja monet muut sisäiset resurssit ovat käytettävissä etänä vain Metropolian omistamilla laitteilla, joiden tietoturvasta vastaa Metropolian tietohallinto.
The users' own devices
Information security on users' own devices is not controlled in any way. Because of this, only restricted VPN services are available for all users on their own devices. Primarily users can access staff's and students' browser based services from their own devices. Access to services that requires database connections, licenses, and other internal resources are considered on a case-by-case basis because of the information security risk that poorly maintained devices might create.
Access to educloud virtual servers, project servers and laboratory environments is open from instruction's devices as appropriate. Remote access to systems used in instruction may be restricted also because of the license terms of the background systems and applications.
Other remote services
Other ways of using Metropolia IT services include
- Securedesktop for staff, Securedesktop Remote Service
- SSH tunneling
- Webdisk browser interface, https://webdisk.metropolia.fi
- Library databases, http://ezproxy.metropolia.fi and instructions (in Finnish)
VPN restrictions
Use a VPN connection only when necessary and prudent to ensure sufficient capacity!
Do not use a VPN connection while using online learning platforms, video conferencing services, or watching videos.
Services available remotely via VPN may be temporarily or permanently restricted when security or availability of critical services so require. Metropolia's VPN connection is not designed for crisis situations.
OMA, Moodle, Zoom, Teams, or Skype for Business don't need a VPN connection to work.
- Created by Kalevi Lehto, last modified on 12.3.2021
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