Global Protect VPN: Windows Connect Before Login feature
How do I tell what VPN I am using?
Click the lock and key symbol in the bottom right corner of the Windows login screen.
The next screen will take you to the VPN login page. You can determine which VPN you are using by the portal listed. "uwmadison.vpn.wisc.edu" is for the UW Madison/WiscVPN, and "soe.vpn.wisc.edu" is for the SoE VPN.
UW Madison/WiscVPN Instructions
Click the lock and key symbol in the bottom right corner of the Windows login screen.
You will be taken to the VPN login page. The listed portal should be "uwmadison.vpn.wisc.edu". Enter your NetID username and password, the hit enter.
The next page will prompt for DUO MFA verification. Type "1" and hit enter to send a DUO push to your phone, or enter your DUO verification code.
The next page confirms you are connected to the UW Madison VPN. You can now click back and login to your device.
SoE VPN Instructions
Click the lock and key symbol in the bottom right corner of the Windows login screen.
You will be taken to the VPN login page. The listed portal should be "soe.vpn.wisc.edu". Enter your SoE username and password, the hit enter. If you are unsure of your SoE username or password, please contact the MERIT helpdesk or WCER Research IT helpdesk.
MERIT Helpdesk: helpdesk@education.wisc.edu | (608) 265-4773
WCER Research IT helpdesk: support@wcer.wisc.edu | (608) 263-4333
The next page confirms you are connected to the SoE VPN. You can now click back and login to your device.