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Cal Poly’s Virtual Private Network (VPN) service allows faculty, staff, and

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students to access campus technology resources

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securely.

Note

Items to consider before installing the Global Protect VPN client on your computer:

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  • on your device.

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  • The GlobalProtect VPN app uses your default browser for you to input your login information and to display messages related to connectivity. (Learn more about changing your default browser on Mac, or Windows)

  • Department email accounts will not connect to the VPN. Connect using your personal Cal Poly account.

  • If prompted to update to the newest version of GlobalProtect VPN client, please do so.

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Info

If you’re using a Cal Poly state-owned computer or a tech rental, the GlobalProtect VPN is typically preinstalled. If GlobalProtect VPN is not pre-installed please see the support page for installing software on Windows or Mac.

Install VPN Client - (On Mac, Windows, iOS, Android, & Linux)

Mac

Before
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  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.

  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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  2. You will be prompted to authenticate with Duo

  3. Click on the Download Mac 32/64 bit GlobalProtect agent link.

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  2. Once downloaded, double-click the file to launch the GlobalProtect.pkg installer.

  3. Start the installation by clicking

the Continue button three times.
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Use Touch ID or
  1.  Continue.

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  2. Select your computer disk (generally labeled Macintosh HD), then click Continue.

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  3. Select BOTH GlobalProtect and GlobalProtect System extensions, then click Continue.

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  4. Next, click Install.

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  5. Here you should receive a prompt asking you to enter your password to allow

the software to be installed. If asked, click the Install Software button. You should receive a confirmation message that your software has been installed. Then click the Close button.
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  • If asked "Do you want to move the GlobalProtect Installer to the Trash?", click the Move to Trash button.
  • At the top of the window, click the GlobalProtect icon.
    1. this installation. Enter the password you use for your Mac, then click Install Software.

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    2. You should get a message indicating that The installation was successful. Then click Close.

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    3. From the top screen menu bar, Click the GlobalProtect icon, then click Get Started

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    4. Enter cpvpn.calpoly.edu as the portal address, then

    click the Connect button.
    1. click ConnectA Cal Poly portal sign-in window will appear on your browser.

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      titlemacOS 10.13 and later users

      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.

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    1. Log in with your Cal Poly username (

    do not include @calpoly
    1. do not include @calpoly.edu) and password (similar to step 2) and authenticate using Multi-Factor Authentication/Duo (similar to step 3).

    Please be aware of Cal Poly's Responsible Use Policy.
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    1. If GlobalProtect App security warnings pop up on-screen, always click Allow.

    2. You should see a Paloalto Networks logo and dialog message on your browser, and a popup box saying Open GlobalProtect App? 
      Check the box, then click Open GlobalProtect.app.

      'Open GlobalProtect.app' pop-up. 'Always allow' is checked. 'Open GlobalProtect.app' is highlightedImage Added

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

    4. Once you are done with your session, click the GlobalProtect icon, then click

    the Disconnect button.
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    1. the  menu icon, then select Disconnect.

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    Windows

    Before
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    1. IMPORTANT: BEFORE setting up VPN, you must enroll your device(s)

    with 
    1. with Multi-Factor Authentication (Duo).You will need to add a primary and secondary device.

    2. Go

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

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    2. You will be prompted to authenticate with Duo.

    3. Click

    the 
    1. the Download

    Windows 64
    1. Windows 64 bit

    or 
    1. or Windows 32 bit GlobalProtect

    agent link
    1. agent link, depending on your operating system version.

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    2. Run the downloaded file

    . If
    1. . 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 the Yes button
    1. click Yes

    After the GlobalProtect Setup Wizard opens, install it by clicking the Next button three times. Then click the Close button.
    1. 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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    2. Click Get Started.

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    3. Enter cpvpn.calpoly.

    edu 
    1. edu as the portal address, then click

    the 
    1. Connect

     button
    1. . 

    If you do not see the GlobalProtect window, go to the system tray and click on the globe icon.
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    1. A Cal Poly portal sign-in window will appear on your browser.

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    2. Log in with your Cal Poly username (do not include @calpoly.edu) and password (similar to step 2) and authenticate

    using Multi
    1. using Multi-Factor Authentication/Duo (similar to step 3).

    Please be aware of Cal Poly's Responsible Use Policy.
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    1. You should see a Paloalto Networks logo and dialog message on your browser, and a popup box saying This site is trying to open GlobalProtect
      Check the box, thenclick Open. You may need to click on the click here link in the browser window to launch GlobalProtect.

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    2. 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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    3. Once you are done with your session,

    go to the system tray and
    1. click the GlobalProtect icon

    . Click
    1. , then click the  menu icon, then select Disconnect

     button
    1. .

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    iOS

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    1. Before setting up VPN, you must enroll your device(s)

    with 
    1. with Multi-Factor Authentication (Duo). You will need to add a primary and secondary device.

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


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

    3. In the Address field type cpvpn.calpoly.

    edu 
    1. edu as the portal address, then tap

    the Connect 
    1. the Connect button.

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    1. iOS GlobalProtect app. 'What is your portal address'. cpvpn.calpoly.edu is entered. Connect button is highlightedImage Added

    2. Tap

    the 
    1. the Allow

     button
    1.  button to allow GlobalProtect to add VPN configurations.

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    2. Use Touch ID or enter your passcode to add the VPN configuration.


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

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    2. You will be prompted to authenticate with Duo

    1. Please be aware of Cal Poly's Responsible Use Policy.


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

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    2. Once you are done with your session,

    tap the Disconnect button to disconnect or go to Settings > Status and switch to disconnect.
    1. go to the GlobalProtecft app screen and tap the circle and shield icon button to disconnect.

    Android

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    1. Before setting up VPN, you must enroll your device(s)

    with 
    1. with Multi-Factor Authentication (Duo). You will need to add a primary and secondary device.

    2. Go to the Google Play Store, and search for Global Protect. Tap

    the Install 
    1. the Install button to download and launch the free app.

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    2. Enter cpvpn.calpoly.

    edu 
    1. edu as the portal address, then click

    the Connect 
    1. the Connect button. GlobalProtect will begin retrieving your VPN configuration.

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

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    2. You will be prompted to authenticate using Duo.

    3. Tap OK to confirm your VPN connection request.

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    2. Please be aware of Cal Poly's Responsible Use Policy.

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

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    2. Once you are done with your session, tap

    the 
    1. the Disconnect

     button
    1.  button to disconnect.

    Info

    Student Mac Users: If you've upgraded to Big Sur, you may not be able to connect to GlobalProtect VPN. Visit Can't Connect to VPN After Upgrading to Big Sur to download a new GlobalProtect client.

    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.

    Info

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

    Uninstall the VPN Client

    If you need to uninstall the VPN client from your computer, please visit the Paloalto GlobalProtect support site for uninstall instructions.

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    Do students still need to download this VPN client if they've upgraded to Big Sur due to

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