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Global Protect VPN

All Systems Start Here

  1. To understand what the VPN is, see our explanation on the Overview page.
    Otherwise, instructions for its download and installation follow.
  2. To download the VPN client, go to the GlobalProtect Portal and log in with your WSU credentials.
    Do not include @wsu.edu
    Step 1
  3. Select the correct installer for your system. Most Windows machines are 64-bit.
    Step 2
  4. From here, refer to the section below that applies to your system – Windows or OSX.

Click on one of the following links to complete setup on your system:

Windows
OSX

VPN for Windows

  1. Open the downloaded file and click, “Next” to proceed.
    Step 1
  2. The default location is correct, so click, “Next” again.
    Step 2
  3. As it says here, click “Next” to start the installation.
    Step 3
  4. Click, “Close” to exit the installer once it’s finished.
    Step 4
  5. You should see this window pop up.
    Step 5
  6. IF YOU DON’T SEE THE ABOVE WINDOW APPEAR, find and left-click the GlobalProtect icon in the taskbar.
    Step 6
  7. Enter the portal address vpn.wsu.edu and then click, “Connect”.
    Step 7
  8. Once the service connects, it will ask you to login. Use your WSU login information.
    Do not include @wsu.edu at the end.
    Step 8
  9. After working for a moment, the VPN should say, “Connected”.
    Step 9
  10. Please note that the VPN will disconnect when you shut down, log off, or put your computer to sleep.
    If you are accessing one of our servers or remotely accessing a campus computer, you will need make sure
    you are connected to GlobalProtect before doing so. The icon should look like this:

VPN for OSX

  1. Open the installer you downloaded and click, “Continue”.
    Step 1
  2. If there is more than one disk shown as an option, select the one where you would like the software installed.
    Step 2
  3. The program is selected by default. Click, “Continue”.
    Step 3
  4. Select, “Install” to begin the installation process.
    Step 4
  5. Close the window once the program is finished installing.
    Step 5
  6. Feel free to delete the installer now that you have the program. You don’t need it anymore.
    Step 6
  7. Global Protect should run automatically. If not, simply click on its icon in the top right of your screen. Enter  vpn.wsu.edu as the portal address.
    Step 7
  8. After a moment, it should say that it’s connected. You’re good to go!
    Step 8