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WiscVPN - Connecting to the Palo Alto GlobalProtect Client (Linux)
This document outlines the instructions to connect to the Palo Alto GlobalProtect client on Linux.
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Use the
globalprotectexecutable to connect to VPN. When you executeglobalprotect, you will enter prompt mode. Typehelpfor instructions on how to use the CLI tool.Usage: only the following commands are supported: collect-log -- collect log information connect -- connect to server disconnect -- disconnect disable -- disable connection import-certificate -- import client certificate file quit -- quit from prompt mode rediscover-network -- network rediscovery remove-user -- clear credential resubmit-hip -- resubmit hip information set-log -- set debug level show -- show information -
Run the connect subcommand with the portal option to connect to VPN. WiscVPN’s portal is
uwmadison.vpn.wisc.edu.globalprotect connect --portal uwmadison.vpn.wisc.edu -
Type your username and password:
Retrieving configuration... Disconnected portal:local:Enter login credentials username: # Type username here user1 Password: # Type password here Retrieving configuration... Discovering network... Connecting... Connected
For the most up-to-date documentation, visit Palo Alto Tech Docs for instructions related to your version of linux.