Global Protect VPN: Installing and Connecting

1. SLAC Account: You need a SLAC Active Directory (Windows) account.
2. Device: You must use a SLAC managed device to access the Global Protect VPN. Personal devices cannot use Global Protect.
3. Multi-Factor Authentication: You need to use multi-factor authentication. If you haven't enrolled in Duo or YubiKey, click here for instructions.

Installing Global Protect

• On SLAC-managed Windows and macOS devices, the VPN client (Global Protect) is pre-installed 
  • Windows: launch Global Protect from the Start menu or hidden icons
    
  • MacOS: Launch Global Protect from Applications/Spotlight or menu bar  
    

• If you don’t see the app or have uninstalled it, download it from:
  • Windows: Open Software Center or Company Portal, search for and click on the Global Protect app installer
  • MacOS: Open the Self Service application, search for and click on the Global Protect app installer 

Portal Configuration

• Open the GlobalProtect app
• In the Portal field, enter or select gpvpn.slac.stanford.edu
• Click "Connect"
• If prompted to select a certificate, choose any certificate from the list. For the first time use only: select the device certificate to proceed with the connection

Authenticate and Connect

• If you have already authenticated via single sign-on (SSO) on other websites in your default browser, you will be automatically authenticated (no login required) and taken directly to the page below to connect to GlobalProtect. 

          Otherwise:

• A web browser will open with two login options: Stanford or SLAC
• Click on either and enter your ID and password. Both options require two-factor authentication

• Once authenticated, you will be connected to the GlobalProtect VPN