Global Protect Client on Linux
Step-by-step instructions to connect to the Global Protect client from Palo Alto, a state-of-the-art VPN client for secure access to Stevens network resources on Linux.
Before you start
- For best connectivity, we recommend that you install the latest version of Linux.
- Please note that as you use this client, the default settings will route all internet traffic through Stevens.
- Global Protect VPN require multi-factor authentication using Okta.
- The installation process requires administrative permissions.
- Faculty & Staff - VPN access has been provided to All Faculty and Staff. There is no need to submit a support ticket requesting access.
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Students - If you are working for a faculty member and need VPN to access on-campus resources, you must first submit a support ticket requesting access and your faculty member must update the support ticket approving your request before access can be granted.
Connection Instructions
Note: These instructions for installing the Global Protect VPN Linux client are based upon Ubuntu version 22.04
Step 1: Download CLI version of the GlobalProtect VPN Client. The archive with the GlobalProtect VPN client for Linux is attached to this article. Please, navigate to the bottom of this page and left-click on the file PanGPLinux-6.1.1-c4.zip. Save it on the local drive.
Step 2: Extract the file PanGPLinux-6.1.1-c4.zip, navigate to the folder where you saved the archive with GlobalProtect VPN client and extract it by executing the following command:
Step 3: Install GlobalProtect VPN Client package by running the command below
Step 4: Check the current status of the GlobalProtect VPN
Step 5: Connect to Stevens VPN
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