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SMPH IT Knowledge Base : Changing GlobalProtect to SMPH VPN (Mac)

This article covers how to add the SMPH VPN Gateway to GlobalProtect on your Mac.  You can use this as an alternative to uwmadison.vpn.wisc.edu for potential better performance and IT management.

Step-by-step guide

Open the GlobalProtect icon on your Apple Toolbar, and click on the three horizontal lines, followed by "Settings"


global protect not connected window

Under the "General" tab click the "+" symbol


global protect settings general tab

Type in smph.vpn.wisc.edu for the gateway address and click "Save"


global protect pop-up with portal address box filled in smph.vpn.wisc.edu

Close out of the window, and then click back on the GlobalProtect icon.  You should now see a portal menu, click the dropdown menu and select the smph.vpn.wisc.edu entry. 


portal dropdown lists smph.vpn.wisc.edu and uwmadison.vpn.wisc.edu

Click "Connect" and sign in using your UW Net ID.  You will be prompted to enter a "1" for a DUO push to your phone or FOB device.


Sign in box prompting for passcode or to enter the numbre 1 for a push

The VPN should now show connected.


global protect shows as connected to smph.vpn.wisc.edu

Obtaining the latest GlobalProtect VPN Client:  https://uwmadison.vpn.wisc.edu/

Related articles

GlobalProtect VPN - Connecting On a Mac:  https://kb.wisc.edu/smph/134178


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Doc ID:
134108
Owned by:
Brianna M. in SMPH
Created:
2024-01-16
Updated:
2024-11-18
Sites:
School of Medicine and Public Health