WiscVPN GlobalProtect (Android) - Connecting and Disconnecting

This document will show how to connect to WiscVPN using the Palo Alto GlobalProtect App available on Android devices.

Connecting to WiscVPN

  1. Once the GlobalProtect app is installed (see above), open the app.
  2. Tap OK to allow GlobalProtect to access all necessary information.
  3. Choose if you want to allow GlobalProtect to send you notifcations
    • Note: GlobalProtect will notify you if your connection fails in the background. This will not happen if you do not allow notifications.
  4. Enter the WiscVPN portal address: uwmadison.vpn.wisc.edu. Then tap Connect.

    Portal Address highlighted with the CONNECT button in blue at the bottom.

  5. Enter your NetID and NetID password, then tap Sign In.

    Username and password are entered with SIGN IN button at the bottom in blue.

  6. Enter the MFA-Duo passcode from your key fob/Duo Mobile app, or enter "1" to receive a push notification.

    MFA Duo prompt waits for a response before allowing use to click the bottom below.

  7. If prompted to allow connection, tap OK.

    Prompt states that GlobalProtect sets up a VPN connection that will allow it to monitor network traffic. Click Ok to allow.

  8. The screen will display a green shield icon and a blue background to indicate that the VPN is connected.

    Connected screen with a green shield icon shown.

Disconnect from the VPN

  1. Open the GlobalProtect app.
  2. Tap the green shield icon. It will turn gray and display "Tap to Connect".

    Disconnected icon with a gray shield and "Tap To Connect" written above.

See Also


Keywords:
vpn wisc global protect palo alto play store portal address 
Doc ID:
105621
Owned by:
ELIZABETH C. in DoIT Help Desk
Created:
2020-09-04
Updated:
2026-08-31
Sites:
DoIT Help Desk, Network Services