Steps for First Time Connection to the VPN

A VPN connection can be established on both a Windows or Mac computer. The instructions below were created on a Windows computer, however the process for both operating systems is similar. 

First Time VPN Connection Steps

1. To access the VPN, go to https://vpn.unr.edu and log in with your @unr.edu employee email address and password.
   
   
    
2. Logging into the VPN now requires MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) via Microsoft Azure. If you have an active University Email account you will likely already set up an MFA method which will be used to authenticate here. 
   
   However, if you have not yet set up a multi-factor authentication method within your university provided email account, you will need to do so. To do this, please visit the Managing your Multi-Factor Authentication Set-up Knowledge Base article.
   
   
    
3. The VPN requires you to download a connection agent. After logging in select the option based on the operating system you are currently using. 
   
   
    
4. Find the file in your downloads folder and run it. 
    
5. During the installation process, accept all of the defaults as you click Next through the options.
   
   
    
6. You may receive a warning asking you to verify the installation of the program. Click Yes. 
    
7. Once you have installed the software, click Close on the installation program The VPN connection client should launch automatically. If it does not, run GlobalProtect Agent from your list of available programs.
   
   
    
8. A small window above your system tray will appear, click on the Get Started button then in the Portal section enter vpn.unr.edu. Click Connect.
   
   
    
9. You may be re-directed to a browser to reauthenticate, if so, once again sign in with your @unr.edu email address, password, and MFA method. 
    
10. If connected correctly, the window will show Connected in large lettering. You will see a globe in your system tray, and when you hover the mouse over it, it will say Connected.