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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.

  1. Install the GlobalProtect client

    macOS
    Windows personal computer

    If you are installing Global Protect on a personal computer you can open the program Software Center to install it

  2. Open GlobalProtect and enter "wid.vpn.wisc.edu" in the box

    WIDVPN_Connection_01.PNG
  3. Click Connect

  4. Enter your NetID and Password

    WIDVPN_Connection_02.PNG

When you see this window, it means you have successfully connected

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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.

  1. Open GlobalProtect and click the 3 bars in the top right of the window and select Settings

    WIDVPN_Connection_08.PNG
  2. Click the Add button

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  3. Enter "wid.vpn.wisc.edu" into the box and click save

    WIDVPN_Connection_06.PNG
  4. Close the window and open GlobalProtect

  5. Make sure that "wid.vpn.wisc.edu" is selected as the portal and click Connect

    WIDVPN_Connection_07.PNG
  6. Enter your NetID and Password

    WIDVPN_Connection_02.PNG

When you see this window, it means you have successfully connected

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Keywordswid vpn uwmadison wisc windows mac macos apple excludehelix   Doc ID108059
OwnerSpencer K.GroupDiscoverIT
Created2020-12-22 17:42:44Updated2023-03-30 11:22:12
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