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Connecting to the WID VPN
Instructions for connecting to the WID VPN
If you HAVE used the UW VPN before, click here.
If you HAVE NOT used the UW VPN before, click here.
Click this link for a step by step instructional video on connecting to the WID VPN, if you HAVE NOT used UW VPN before. You will need to use your @wisc.edu email in order to view the video.
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Install the GlobalProtect client
macOS
Windows personal computerIf you are installing Global Protect on a personal computer you can open the program Software Center to install it
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Open GlobalProtect and enter "wid.vpn.wisc.edu" in the box
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Click Connect
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Enter your NetID and Password
When you see this window, it means you have successfully connected
Click this link for a step by step instructional video on connecting to the WID VPN, if you HAVE used UW VPN before. You will need to use your @wisc.edu email in order to view the video.
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Open GlobalProtect and click the 3 bars in the top right of the window and select Settings
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Click the Add button
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Enter "wid.vpn.wisc.edu" into the box and click save
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Close the window and open GlobalProtect
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Make sure that "wid.vpn.wisc.edu" is selected as the portal and click Connect
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Enter your NetID and Password