Cal Poly’s Virtual Private Network (VPN) service, available through GlobalProtect, allows you to securely access campus technology resources including the wiki, file shares, certain software including Minitab, MATLAB, ArcMap, JMP Pro, ArcGIS Pro, AutoCAD 2019, Solidworks 2019 SP 3.0, and more from wherever you are. To access the VPN, go to cpvpn.calpoly.edu. If you have questions about accessing specific technology resources via VPN, ask your local tech support. Learn More.
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.
Quickstart
- To access GlobalProtect VPN, you are required to confirm your identity with Duo.
- Go to cpvpn.calpoly.edu and download the GlobalProtect client.
- Configure the client. Use cpvpn.calpoly.edu.
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