VPN Client of the University of Mannheim
Our VPN service allows you to comfortably connect to the university network wherever you are.
You would like to access services that are only available as a secure connection on campus, such as the online databases of the Mannheim University Library or our FileService? Our VPN client allows you to log in to the university network quickly, conveniently and securely from anywhere in the world.
How can I use the VPN client?
To gain VPN access, you must first download the VPN client compatible with your operating system (Windows, macOS, iOS, or Android). The installation is quick and easy.
You simply need:
- your Uni-ID (user ID) and
- your password for this ID
Read our VPN step-by-step instructions:
For an overview of all instructions available, for instance on how to connect to the free university wireless, please go to all instructions.
Requirements, technical details and availability
Requirements of use
Legal requirements
- Please observe the terms of use (PDF).
- The VPN access may only be used for academic and teaching purposes.
Technical requirements
- All common operating systems are supported.
Technical details
- To fulfill increasing demands regarding security in network connections, the University IT has established an IPsec/
SSL encrypted VPN server (vpn.uni-mannheim.de). - Terminal with internet access
- Root certificate of Deutsche Telekom (installed on almost all devices by default)
- To fulfill increasing demands regarding security in network connections, the University IT has established an IPsec/
Service availability
We guarantee a 99.9 percent service availability. However, we cannot exclude downtime in individual cases.
Should this be the case, please contact our support team via e-mail (itsupport@uni-mannheim.de) or telephone (+49 621 181-2000). We will help you as quickly as possible.
Did you know?
Software for students: Use your university email-address to benefit from special student discounts (for instance Office 365 for EUR 3.99).