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GlobalProtect VPN for Linux
Because Northwestern's GlobalProtect requires Duo Mobile multi-factor authentication (MFA), only GUI versions of the GlobalProtect can be used on Linux systems. You cannot use the command line (CLI
GlobalProtect VPN for macOS
Using GlobalProtect VPN on macOS
If your University-owned computer is managed by your department, you may not need to set up GlobalProtect. If you see the GlobalProtect icon in your menu bar, skip
GlobalProtect VPN for iOS
Set up GlobalProtect on iPhone and iPad.
Set up GlobalProtect
Note that your device must be running iOS 10 or later.
From the App Store, find and download GlobalProtect
When you
GlobalProtect VPN for ChromeOS
Set up GlobalProtect
Go to the Google Play Store to download the GlobalProtect installation package.
Open the installer, then follow the installation instructions.
When prompted
GlobalProtect VPN for Android
Set up GlobalProtect on Android devices.
Set up GlobalProtect
Note that your device must be running Android v5.0 or later.
From Google Play, find and download GlobalProtect
When you
Uninstalling GlobalProtect for MacOS
If you have left the University and want to uninstall your GlobalProtect VPN on a Mac, or if you are having connectivity issues and you have tried all the troubleshooting tips in our Knowledge Base
GlobalProtect VPN for Windows
globalprotect ... If your University-owned computer is managed by your department, you may not need to set up GlobalProtect. If you see the GlobalProtect icon in your system tray, skip the set-up instructions and go
Uninstall and Reinstall GlobalProtect for Windows
Uninstall and Reinstall GlobalProtect for Windows ... globalprotect ... Browse to https://chocolate.ci.northwestern.edu\Software\Titles\NU_Global_Protect\Current\Windows\globalprotect_install.zip to download the GlobalProtect installation package
From your
Setting up and using GlobalProtect VPN
globalprotect ... VPN provides you with secure access to University services and the Internet when you are off-campus. Northwestern is transitioning to a new VPN platform called GlobalProtect. GlobalProtect replaces
GlobalProtect VPN for Surface Pro X
Setup instructions
If your University-owned computer is managed by your department, you may not need to set up GlobalProtect. If you see the GlobalProtect icon () in your system tray, skip the set
Fixing a blank window when connecting to GlobalProtect VPN on Windows
Clicking Connect in GlobalProtect should prompt you with the Northwestern Online Passport. If instead you get a blank white window, you need to reset the security settings within Internet Explorer
Fixing when GlobalProtect VPN for Windows is stuck in a “connecting” state
If GlobalProtect gets stuck in a "connecting" state when you click Connect, you will need to perform an uninstall and reinstall of the client software using the steps below.
Uninstall
Fixing when clicking Connect in GlobalProtect VPN for Windows does nothing
Even though GlobalProtect installed successfully on your Windows computer, it may not recognize the portal address. If this happens, when you click Connect, nothing will happen. To fix this issue
Fixing the "Failed to connect to authentication server" error in GlobalProtect VPN for Mac
If your Mac is running macOS El Capitan (v10.11) you will get this error message when you first try to connect to GlobalProtect VPN. To fix it, you will need to adjust your security settings
Setting up and using the 32-bit version of GlobalProtect VPN for Windows
Most Windows computers run 64-bit software and will use the default GlobalProtect VPN client (see 62248). If your Windows system requires 32-bit software, you will need to manually uninstall