Set Up VPN Access - MacOS

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Last updated: Jun 13, 2024 by David Edgar

GPVPN Portal

The portal necessary to connect to our VPN is the following: 'gpvpn.cnu.edu'

Requesting VPN Access

Please Click Here for VPN Access Instructions.

Installing GlobalProtect

Christopher Newport University-Owned Computers

If Christopher Newport University owns your computer, you can install everything you need through the Self-Service portal. Click on the Christopher Newport University Self-Service Portal in your Applications menu or Launchpad.
  1. Find the entries in Self-Service for GlobalProtect VPN and click Install.
    1. Install VPN

Personal Computer Installation

  1. Launch your web browser and type https://gpvpn.cnu.edu into the address bar. Regardless of which browser you use, you will see the following screen. Enter your CNU Email and password accordingly..
  2. You’ll then be asked to download the version of Global Protect that matches your system.  Download the Mac GlobalProtect agent.
    1. Download Agent
  3. Navigate to your downloads folder and click on the GlobalProtect.pkg file. 
  4. A warning may appear that the file is from an unknown developer.  Click “Open” to install it.
    1. Open File
  5. The installer will then pop up.  Click “Continue” three times.
  6. On the next screen, click “Install”
    1. Install Final

GlobalProtect will be installed on your computer.  Close this window to move on.

Setting Up GlobalProtect

  1. If GlobalProtect doesn't launch automatically when it's done installing, launch Global Protect from Launchpad.
    1. GlobalProtect Icon
  2. A Connect button should come up.  If it doesn't, click the globe icon in your notifications area.
    1. GlobalProtect Icon Notifications
  3. Then click Connect.
    1. GlobalProtect Connect
  4. Enter the portal of 'gpvpn.cnu.edu' into the portal field, then proceed with hitting 'Connect.'
  5. You will be redirected to a window that confirms your account via Single Sign-on Services, which will look like the following:
  6. Type in your CNU Email address and password, confirm your Multifactor Authentication method and click sign in.
  7. After a successful sign in, you will be connected.