Installing and connecting to the GlobalProtect VPN app on a Mac

 Objective

To detail how to download, install and connect to the GlobalProtect VPN app.

 Audience

• Faculty
• Staff

 Environment  

Mac

 Procedure

At Kansas State University, people often need to connect to data or resources on the K-State campus while they are at home or traveling. The use of the GlobalProtect VPN allows people to connect securely so data remains safe in transit between their computer and the VPN firewall.

If you have Trend Micro antivirus installed on your computer, you MUST uninstall it before installing GlobalProtect VPN.

Downloading and installing the GlobalProtect VPN App

1. Go to https://gpvpn.ksu.edu and sign in with your Kansas State eID and Password.
   
   
    
2. Click Download Mac 32/64-bit GlobalProtect agent.
   
   
    
3. Click Allow if prompted.
    
4. Open the GlobalProtect file. 
   
   
    
5. Click Continue.
   
   
    
6. Click Continue and then click Continue again.
   
   
    
7. Click Install.
   
   
    
8. Type the password for your system account and then click Install Software.
   
   
   
   Note: For macOS 10.13 and later releases only: you have to allow Palo Alto Networks in Mac Security & Privacy as part of your initial setup. If you are prompted with a system extension block, follow the on-screen instructions to allow GlobalProtect to install the extensions. Go to System Preferences, Security & Privacy, General and select Allow and then close the Security & Privacy window.

   
   

9. Click Close to finish the installation.

Connecting to the VPN

1. Click the grey GlobalProtect icon on the Mac menu bar.
2. In the portal address box, type gpvpn.ksu.edu and click Connect.
   
   
    
3. Type your eID and password and then click Sign In.
   
   Note: Type only your eID as your Username. Do not include your email address.
   
   
   
   Note: If you do NOT use Duo, GlobalProtect will connect you.  If you use Duo, follow the directions below.

Authenticating with Duo

• Only Duo users are required to follow the next steps.
• If you need assistance, call the IT Help Desk at 785-532-7722.

Duo users are have three options to use to authenticate. What you type is not displayed. Only bullet points appear in the text box.

Perform one of the verification options below:

Send Me a Push

1. In the Enter passcode box, type Push and then click OK to generate a push to your primary DUO two-factor authentication push device.
   
   
    
2. Click Approve on the verification device to verify access.

Call Me

1. In the Enter passcode box, type Phone. 
   
   
   
   

Enter a Passcode

1. Open the DUO Mobile app on your phone and then select your account. A six-digit code is generated for you. 
   OR press the button on your hardware token to generate a new code.
   
   
    
2. In the Enter passcode box, type this code with no spaces and then click OK.
   
   Note: If you are not able to connect after several attempts, call the IT Help Desk at 785-532-7722 for assistance.

Disconnecting from the VPN

1. On the Mac Menu bar, click the GlobalProtect icon.
2. Click Disconnect.
   
   

Click Approve