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Cal Poly’s Virtual Private Network (VPN) service allows faculty, staff, and students to access campus technology resources securely.

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STEP 1 | IMPORTANT: BEFORE setting up VPN, you must enroll your device(s) with Multi-Factor Authentication (Duo). You will need to add a primary and secondary device.

STEP 2 | Go to cpvpn.calpoly.edu and log in with your Cal Poly username (do not include @calpoly.edu) and password. 

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STEP 3 | You will be prompted to authenticate with Duo

STEP 4 | Click on the Download Mac 32/64 bit GlobalProtect agent link.

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STEP 5 | Once downloaded, double-click the file to launch the GlobalProtect.pkg installer.

STEP 6 | Start the installation by clicking Continue.

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STEP 7 | Select your computer disk (generally labeled Macintosh HD), then click Continue.

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STEP 8 | Select BOTH GlobalProtect and GlobalProtect System extensions, then click Continue.

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STEP 9 | Next, click Install.

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STEP 10 | Here you should receive a prompt asking you to enter your password to allow this installation. Enter the password you use for your Mac, then click Install Software.

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STEP 11 | You should get a message indicating that The installation was successful. Then click Close.

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STEP 12 | From the top screen menu bar, Click the GlobalProtect icon, then click Get Started

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STEP 13 | Enter cpvpn.calpoly.edu as the portal address, then click Connect

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You may need to go to System PreferencesSecurity & PrivacyGeneral. Next, click the lock icon, enter your password, then click the Unlock button. Lastly, click Allow.

STEP 14 | Type your Cal Poly username (do not include @calpoly.edu) and password, then click the Login button. Do not press the ENTER key on your keyboard.

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NOTE: If GlobalProtect App security warnings pop up on-screen, always click Allow.

STEP 15 | You are now connected to Cal Poly's VPN. The Connected status is displayed in the Mac Menu Bar.

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STEP 16 | Once you are done with your session, click the GlobalProtect icon, then click the  menu icon, then select Disconnect.

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Windows

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IMPORTANT: BEFORE setting up VPN, you must enroll your device(s) with Multi-Factor Authentication (Duo).You will need to add a primary and secondary device.

STEP 1 | Go to cpvpn.calpoly.edu and log in with your Cal Poly username (do not include @calpoly.edu) and password. 

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STEP 2 | You will be prompted to authenticate with Duo.

STEP 3 | Click the Download Windows 64 bit or Windows 32 bit GlobalProtect agent link, depending on your operating system version.

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STEP 4 | Run the downloaded file. Then, after the GlobalProtect Setup Wizard opens, install it by clicking Next
If asked "Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device?" click Yes

STEP 5 | If you do not see the GlobalProtect window, go to the system tray located in the bottom right section of the Windows taskbar, and click on the globe icon.

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STEP 6 | Click Get Started.

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STEP 7 | Enter cpvpn.calpoly.edu as the portal address, then click Connect

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STEP 8 | Type your Cal Poly username (do not include @calpoly.edu) and password, then click the Login button. Do not press the ENTER key on your keyboard.

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STEP 9 | You are now connected to Cal Poly's VPN. The Connected status is displayed in the system tray located in the bottom right section of the Windows taskbar. 

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STEP 10 | Once you are done with your session, click the GlobalProtect icon, then click the  menu icon, then select Disconnect.

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iOS

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STEP 1 | Before setting up VPN, you must enroll your device(s) with Multi-Factor Authentication (Duo). You will need to add a primary and secondary device.

STEP 2 | Go to the Apple App Store, and search for Global Protect. Download and launch the free app.

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STEP 3 | Open the GlobalProctect app. Choose to Allow for the dialog box asking “GlobalProtect” Would Like to Send You Notifications.

STEP 4 | In the Address field type cpvpn.calpoly.edu as the portal address, then tap the Connect button.

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STEP 5 | Tap the Allow button to allow GlobalProtect to add VPN configurations.

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STEP 6 | Use Touch ID or enter your passcode to add the VPN configuration.

STEP 7 | Log in with your Cal Poly username (do not include @calpoly.edu) and password.

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STEP 8 | You will be prompted to authenticate with DuoPlease be aware of Cal Poly's Responsible Use Policy.

STEP 9 | You are now connected to Cal Poly's VPN.

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STEP 10 | Once you are done with your session, go to the GlobalProtecft app screen and tap the circle and shield icon button to disconnect.

Android

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STEP 1 | Before setting up VPN, you must enroll your device(s) with Multi-Factor Authentication (Duo). You will need to add a primary and secondary device.

STEP 2 | Go to the Google Play Store, and search for Global Protect. Tap the Install button to download and launch the free app.

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STEP 3 | Enter cpvpn.calpoly.edu as the portal address, then click the Connect button. GlobalProtect will begin retrieving your VPN configuration.

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STEP 4 | Log in with your Cal Poly username (do not include @calpoly.edu) and password.

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STEP 5 | You will be prompted to authenticate using Duo.

STEP 6 | Tap OK to confirm your VPN connection request.

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STEP 7 | Please be aware of Cal Poly's Responsible Use Policy.

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STEP 8 | You are now connected to Cal Poly's VPN.

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STEP 9 | Once you are done with your session, tap the Disconnect button to disconnect.

Linux

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  1. Before setting up VPN, you must enroll your device(s) with Multi-Factor Authentication (Duo). You will need to add a primary and secondary device.

  2. Download and install the openconnect package for the operating system using one of the following methods.

    1. Using openconnect, download and install the binary package for the operating system.

      1. Use a package manager.
        Sample Commands

        OS/Distribution Family Command
        Debian/Ubuntu

        apt install openconnect

        Fedoradnf install openconnect
        Red Hat/CentOSyum install openconnect
        SUSEzypper install openconnect
        Arch Linuxpacman -S openconnect
        OpenBSDpkg add openconnect
        FreeBSD

        pkg install openconnect

      2. Run openconnect --version

      3. If the version of openconnect < 8:00 and the gp option is not listed under Supported protocols, uninstall openconnect using the package manager, and build from source

    2. To build from source, confirm the GNU development toolchain is installed and that you have (at least) the following tools installed: gcc, make, automake, tar.

      1. Download the latest source file from: https://www.infradead.org/openconnect/download.html

      2. Extract the source tarball with tar. X.YZ is the version number.

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        xzf openconnect-X.YZ.gz

      3. Run the following commands:

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        cd openconnect-X.YZ
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        ./configure
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        make

        This step may require administrator/root privileges.

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        make install

  3. Connect to the VPN. This step may require administrator/root privileges. Use your Cal Poly username (do not include @calpoly.edu).

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    openconnect --protocol=gp cpvpn.calpoly.edu --user=<YOUR CAL POLY USERNAME>
  4. When prompted, enter your Cal Poly password.

  5. You are now connected to Cal Poly's VPN.

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To install a Graphical User Interface (GUI) for openconnect, see:

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