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Connecting to the WID VPN

Instructions for connecting to the WID VPN and DUO MFA Setup

Before you setup VPN you will need to setup DUO Multi-Factor Authentication, below is instructions and explanation on how to set this up.  First time setup guides will be under the Additional Information section in the link below.

DUO Setup Guide

If you HAVE used the UW VPN before, click here.

If you HAVE NOT used the UW VPN before, click here.

  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

    wid.vpn.wisc.edu
  3. Click Connect

  4. Enter your NetID and Password

    NetID and Password

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

Connected

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

    Settings
  2. Click the plus button

    click plus button
  3. Enter "wid.vpn.wisc.edu" into the box and click add

    type portal address
  4. Close the Settings window and open GlobalProtect

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

    select wid vpn
  6. Enter your NetID and Password

    NetID and password

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

connected


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Doc ID:
108059
Owned by:
Spencer K. in DiscoverIT
Created:
2020-12-22
Updated:
2025-03-20
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