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GlobalProtect - Add the smphaf.vpn.wisc.edu portal - Windows OS

Instructions for students, attempting to access Health Link, that are in more than one SMPH VPN access group. They will need to connect to a different portal, than the typical smph.vpn.wisc.edu one.

  • Open the GlobalProtect client.

GlobalProtect shortcut in taskbar under hidden icons

  • Select the three bar menu (upper right corner), and choose Settings

GlobalProtect Settings Menu

  • In the Settings window, within the General tab, click the Add button, type in the following portal address: smphaf.vpn.wisc.edu, then click Save

Add the smphaf.vpn.wisc.edu portal

  • Close the Settings window, then re-open GlobalProtect.

Close settings window

  • If you have more than one portal listed in GlobalProtect, choose smphaf.vpn.wisc.edu from the drop down menu.

Choose appropriate portal from drop down menu

  • Double check that you have the correct portal, and sign in via NetID.

GlobalProtect sign in window

  • Enter the number ‘1’ and click the Sign In button to initiate a DUO push.

DUO push for sign in

  • After accepting the DUO push from your device, you should be connected.

Connected message for GlobalProtect

NOTE:  Health Link users - If after connecting to the VPN (via GlobalProtect) you are not able to load web pages (no internet traffic) then likely your computer has not been fully enrolled in Workspace ONE.  There can be a delay before all the pieces (from Workspace ONE) are in place, and ready for the Citrix login.  Please be patient.  

For assistance with VPN issues, contact 

SMPH Shared Services IT support@med.wisc.edu



KeywordsGlobalProtect Global Protect portal VPN   Doc ID141214
OwnerAdrian G.GroupSMPH
Created2024-08-15 16:42:15Updated2024-08-15 17:47:47
SitesSchool of Medicine and Public Health
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