WiscVPN GlobalProtect (macOS) - Installing

This document describes how to download and install the WiscVPN Palo Alto GlobalProtect VPN client on a Mac computer.

Download the Client

Note: Our client is not compatible with OS X 10.15 or earlier. 

Installing on Your Computer

  1. Open the downloaded file. Click Continue.

    Installing GlobalProtect

  2. On the Destination Select screen, select the installation folder for the GlobalProtect app. Click Continue.

    Mac GP Download

  3. On the Installation Type screen, make sure GlobalProtect is selected under "Package Name". Click Continue.

    Mac GlobalProtect Install

  4. Click Install.

  5. If you are prompted for your password, type it in. Then select Install software.

System Extension Blocked

Some users will be prompted with a message saying "System Extension Blocked."

  1. Select Open Security Preferences

     

  2. Select Allow in the following window.

Allow GlobalProtect to Filter Network Content

Click Allow if you get a pop-up that says "'GlobalProtect' Would Like to Filter Network Content - All network activity on this Mac may be filtered or monitored."

Allow GlobalProtect

This optimizes performance and allows the VPN to control the network traffic correctly.



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Doc ID:
73116
Owned by:
ELIZABETH C. in Network Services
Created:
2017-05-04
Updated:
2025-06-27
Sites:
DoIT Help Desk, Network Services