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.
- 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
*These instructions for installing the Global Protect VPN Linux client is 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: Navigate to the folder where you saved the file PanGPLinux-6.1.1-c4.zip. Extract it by executing the following command:
user@linuxhost:~$ tar -xvf ~/Downloads/PanGPLinux-6.1.1-c4.zip
Step 3: Install GlobalProtect VPN Client
Install the package by running the command below
user@linuxhost:~$ sudo dpkg -i GlobalProtect_deb-6.1.1.0-49.deb
Step 4: Check the current status of the GlobalProtect VPN
user@linuxhost:~$ globalprotect
Current GlobalProtect status: Disconnected
Step 5: Connect to Stevens VPN
>> connect -p sitvpn.stevens.edu
Retrieving configuration...
Step 6: Enter your Stevens username and password when prompted to connect to the VPN
sitvpn.stevens.edu - Enter login credentials
username(StevensUsername):StevensUsername
Password:
Discovering network...
Connecting...
Connected
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