WiscVPN - Installing the Palo Alto GlobalProtect Client (Mac)

This document describes how to download and install the WiscVPN Palo Alto GlobalProtect VPN client on a Mac computer. Palo Alto GlobalProtect supports Mac 32/64 bit Operating Systems.

Note: The newest client (5.1) is not compatible with OS X 10.10 or earlier. Please see Where Can I Download and Install the GlobalProtect App? for more information.

Download the Client

Installing the Palo Alto

GlobalProtect Client (Mac)

    1. Open the downloaded file. Proceed through the installation process, you will need to click continue, then continue, then install.
      Installing GlobalProtect

    1. Some users will be prompted with a message saying "System Extension Blocked." In this case, select Open Security Preferences then select Allow in the following window.

      Global Protect installer

      Option to allow "Palo Alto Networks"

  1. If you are prompted for your password, type it in. It will look like the image below once you have typed in your password. Then select install software.
    Username and Password entry for confirmation of installation

For information on connecting to the GlobalProtect client, please see WiscVPN - Connecting to the Palo Alto GlobalProtect Client (Mac).



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