GlobalProtect VPN
Virtual Private Networking (VPN) software creates an encrypted connection between your off-campus computer/device and Penn’s network. Penn faculty, staff and students can use the GlobalProtect VPN to connect securely to the campus network and access restricted services from off-campus.
In This Guide:
- Installing the GlobalProtect Client
- Connecting to the VPN - Windows
- Connecting to the VPN - Mac
- Connecting to the VPN - Mobile
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Penn’s Installation Guide
Installing the GlobalProtect Client
If you are a staff member at Penn Law, the GlobalProtect client may been automatically deployed to your workstation. If you are not staff or want to access the VPN using your personal device please use the following guides to install the client.
Connecting to the VPN - Windows
Once you have the VPN client installed, you will see an icon appear in the bottom-right-hand side of the screen. The GlobalProtect icon looks like a globe.
In order to log in to the VPN, you will need to provide the Portal address to it. The address for the VPN portal is below:
NOTE: When connecting with some Law School provided laptops, the portal address may be automatically filled in and will take you directly to WebLogin screen to input your PennKey credentials.
vpn.upenn.edu
Enter this into the dialog box and click the button labelled Connect. A browser dialog will then pop up with the familiar Penn WebLogin page inside it. You will need to enter your PennKey username and password and complete the multifactor authentication that you normally use.
Figure 1: Screenshot of the Connect dialog once the Portal Address has been entered
Clicking on the Connect button will cause a browser window to open and prompt you for your PennKey credentials through the usual WebLogin screen.
Figure 2: Screenshot of the WebLogin dialog
After entering your username and password you should then see the usual Two-Step verification screen.
Figure 3: Screenshot of the Penn WebLogin Two-Step Verification dialog
Once you have successfully performed the necessary two-factor verification, you will then be connected to the VPN and the icon should change to indicate that you are connected.
Figure 4: Screenshot of Connected client app
Connecting to the VPN - Mac
Once you have the VPN client installed, you will see an icon appear in the top-right-hand corner of the screen. The GlobalProtect icon looks like a globe.
In order to log in to the VPN, you will need to provide the Portal address to it. The address for the VPN portal is below:
vpn.upenn.edu
Enter this into the dialog box and click the button labelled Connect. A browser dialog will then pop up with the familiar Penn WebLogin page inside it. You will need to enter your PennKey username and password and complete the multifactor authentication that you normally use.
Figure 5: Screenshot of the Connect dialog once the Portal Address has been entered
Clicking on the Connect button will cause a browser window to open and prompt you for your PennKey credentials through the usual WebLogin screen.
Figure 6: Screenshot of the WebLogin dialog
After entering your username and password you should then see the usual Two-Step verification screen.
Figure 7: Screenshot of the Penn WebLogin Two-Step Verification dialog
Once you have successful performed the necessary two-factor verification, you will then be connected to the VPN and the icon should change to indicate that you are connected.
Figure 8: Screenshot of Connected client app
Connecting via Mobile App
Once your VPN client is installed, open your app and connect by inputting vpn.upenn.edu as the portal address. You will the be prompted to authenticate with your PennKey username and password.
Figure 9: Android and iOS Connect Portal
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a VPN?
VPN stands for “Virtual Private Network” and allows a secure connection over the Internet to computer resources on the University network.
When should I use the VPN?
You can use the VPN any time you’d like to make a secure connection to The University of Pennsylvania remotely.
Does the VPN work on mobile devices?
Yes, you can download the GlobalProtect VPN client from your respective software store such as the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
