Accessing certain resources on the University's network requires that you use a secure VPN connection. To establish a VPN connection on a Linux machine, you can use the GlobalProtect for Linux package that is provided by our vendor Palo Alto Networks.
Downloading and Installing GlobalProtect app for Linux
- The package can be downloaded from the article listed in Related Articles on the right side of this page. (Note that you must be logged in to see the link.)
- Download the appropriate file for your Linux OS and package manager. For instance, GlobalProtect_rpm if you're using Fedora, GlobalProtect-deb if you're using Ubuntu. If you want a graphical interface for GlobalProtect, also download the matching GlobalProtect_UI file.
- Use your package manager to install the app packages.
The GlobalProtect app for Linux installs to /opt/paloaltonetworks/globalprotect
Connecting the GlobalProtect app for Linux
When connecting GlobalProtect for the first time, you will need to provide the following information:
Portal: securelogin.uwindsor.ca
Username: <your UWinID@uwindsor.ca>
Password: <your password>
Additional Information
Please check the Palo Alto Networks instructions to Download and Install the GlobalProtect App for Linux.