Connecting to WiscVPN Without Signing In

Step by step instructions on how to connect to the UW Madison (Wisc) VPN before signing into your WSB Windows computer.
  1. From the Windows Login screen, look in the bottom right corner to see a small lock and key icon next to your Wi-Fi, accessibility, and power icons.

  2. Click the lock icon, and you'll see a prompt to choose your VPN portal. It should automatically fill out "uwmadison.vpn.wisc.edu". Click the arrow to progress to signing in.
  3. Enter your NetID, and NetID password in the username and password fields.
  4. You'll be prompted for Duo as per usual, complete the Duo prompt.
  5. Finally, you'll land on a "Connected" screen. At this point, you can click "Back" and then sign into your computer as normal with your NetID, and NetID Password.


Keywords:
VPN, GlobalProtect, WiscVPN, Windows, Sign In 
Doc ID:
164925
Owned by:
James F. in Wisconsin School of Business
Created:
2026-10-19
Updated:
2026-10-19
Sites:
Wisconsin School of Business