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title: GlobalProtect
url: 'https://ne49.tech/vpn/globalprotect'
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date: '2026-07-27'
description: 'GlobalProtect VPN The GlobalProtect VPN client provides a secure connection between your computing device and the cloud VPN gateway, helping provide a level of privacy and security for your computing activities as well as the ability to access protected MIT resources that require a MITnet IP addres…'
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# GlobalProtect VPN

The GlobalProtect VPN client provides a secure connection between your computing device and the cloud VPN gateway, helping provide a level of privacy and security for your computing activities as well as the ability to access protected MIT resources that require a MITnet IP address such as SAP, drive shares, and the data warehouse.

### Installation

The GlobalProtect VPN client can be downloaded and installed to you MIT laptop, home computer, or mobile phone by following these links.

- [Mac or Windows](https://gpvpn.mit.edu/global-protect/getsoftwarepage.esp)
- [iOS](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/globalprotect/id1400555706)
- [Android](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/globalprotect/id1400555706)

### Establishing a VPN Connection

1. Launch GlobalProtect from the Start Menu on your Windows PC, or the Applications folder on your Mac.

![globalprotect](https://ne49.tech/images/c/1/8/4/c/c184cd634d5cc77fecf0f46e2d1db838d83ae92a-globalprotect.png "globalprotect")

2. Enter the portal address: `gpvpn.mit.edu`

![portal](https://ne49.tech/user/pages/04.vpn/01.globalprotect/portal.png "portal")

3. Click Connect
4. Use your enter your Kerberos credentials
5. Enter your Kerberos credentials

![touchstone](https://ne49.tech/images/2/6/0/6/4/2606478f8811b22a0cc69a538b6d26a8522023ba-touchstone.png "Touchstone")

6. Complete your DUO two-factor authentication

![duo](https://ne49.tech/user/pages/touchstone/duo.png "DUO")

7. After a VPN connection is established you should be able to access SAP, file shares, or the data warehouse while working remotely

![connected](https://ne49.tech/user/pages/04.vpn/01.globalprotect/connected.png "connected")

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