Error: Connect capability is unavailable because the VPN service is unavailable

Symptoms

After trying to log in to the Cisco Secure Client VPN, you receive the error "Connect capability is unavailable because the VPN service is unavailable"

Environment

Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client

macOS 13 +

Solution

Uninstall and Reinstall

  1. Uninstall the Cisco Secure Client from the device
  2. Restart the Mac
  3. Reinstall the Cisco Secure Client

Enable Cisco Login Items

  1. Open System Settings.
  2. Navigate to General.
  3. Select Login Items and enable the three Cisco items.
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Run the following commands in the Terminal app

  • Using Spotlight Search, type "Terminal" to find that app.
  • It can also be located in Applications > Utilities.
sudo cp /opt/cisco/secureclient/bin/Cisco\ Secure\ Client\ -\ AnyConnect\ VPN\ Service.app/Contents/Resources/com.cisco.secureclient.vpnagentd.plist /Library/LaunchDaemons/  sudo launchctl bootstrap system /Library/LaunchDaemons/com.cisco.secureclient.vpnagentd.plist

If prompted about blocked actions, click Open System Settings and Allow to allow the CiscoVPN to install the necessary network settings.  Then restart the Cisco VPN, and connect.

Solution Properties

Keywords
vpn-connection raexternalrequest
Solution ID
250825091842320
Last Modified Date
08/25/2025 09:19:12 AM
Taxonomy
  • Network and Security > RamsVPN
Collections
  • VCU (Public)
  • Technology Services
  • IT Professionals
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