VPN - Connecting to the Biochemistry VPN
Connecting to the Biochemistry Network with the Biochemistry VPN
Some services, including ResearchDrive, Shared Drive, license servers, and lab servers require a connection to the Biochemistry network. Users in the UW-Madison Biochemistry Department can use the Biochem VPN (biochem.vpn.wisc.edu) using the instructions below.
To use the Biochemistry VPN, you must be a member of a Biochemistry lab group. If you need to be added to a group, have your PI send a request to Biochem IT (see Get Help from Biochemistry IT!)
Note: Many UW-Madison services, including Cisco VoIP, ResearchDrive, and Shared Drive, can be accessed using the UW-Madison VPN (uwmadison.vpn.wisc.edu). Any active UW-Madison student, staff, and faculty can use the UW-Madison VPN. (See WiscVPN GlobalProtect (All OS) - Installing, Connecting, and Uninstalling)
MacOS
Download and Install Global Protect
Departmental Machines
If you are connecting with a departmental machine, GlobalProtect is likely already installed on your device.
If it is not already installed, please contact Biochem IT (see Get Help from Biochemistry IT!)
Personal Machines
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- Log in to the Biochemistry VPN website with your UW-Madison NetID and password
- Download the Mac 32/64 bit GlobalProtect agent
- Open the downloaded file and follow the installation instructions
Connecting to the Biochemistry VPN
- Open Global Protect (it may already be open in your menu bar in the top right, appears as a globe icon)
- Select or enter the Biochemistry VPN portal address (biochem.vpn.wisc.edu)
- Click Connect
- Enter your UW-Madison NetID and NetID password
- NEW starting 9/8/25: Authenticate with Duo MFA (enter code or enter 1 to receive a Duo push)
- You should see a screen that says Connected if successful
- Disconnect when you are finished
Windows
Download and Install Global Protect
Departmental Machines
If you are connecting with a departmental machine, GlobalProtect is likely already installed on your device.
If it is not already installed, please contact Biochem IT (see Get Help from Biochemistry IT!)
Personal Machines
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- Log in to the Biochemistry VPN website with your UW-Madison NetID and password
- Click Download Windows 64 bit GlobalProtect agent
- Open the downloaded file and follow the installation prompts
Connect to Biochem VPN
- Open Global Protect (use Windows search, or look for it in the tray in the bottom right corner)
- Select or enter the Biochemistry VPN portal address (biochem.vpn.wisc.edu)
Note: If you see a different address, you will need to add the Biochemistry VPN portal address (can be done in Global Protect settings) - Click Connect
- Log in with your UW-Madison NetID and NetID password
- NEW starting 9/8/25: Authenticate with Duo MFA (enter code or enter 1 to receive a Duo push)
- Disconnect when you are finished
iOS / Android
- Download the Global Protect app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store
- Open the Global Protect app
- Enter the portal address (biochem.vpn.wisc.edu)
- Click Connect
- Follow and approve prompts to allow adding a new VPN configuration
- Log in with your UW-Madison NetID and NetID password
- NEW starting 9/8/25: Authenticate with Duo MFA (enter code or enter 1 to receive a Duo push)
- Disconnect when you are finished
Linux
Install
- Download the Global Protect Client from the UW-Madison list of VPN clients
- Follow Palo Alto's Linux installation instructions
Connecting
- Use the following command to connect:
globalprotect connect --portal biochem.vpn.wisc.edu - Log in with your NetID and password
- View the status of your connection with the following command:
globalprotect show --status - View details of your connection with the following command:
globalprotect show --details - Disconnect with the following command:
globalprotect disconnect
Uninstall
- Follow Palo Alto's Linux uninstall instructions