Connecting to OU VPN using GlobalProtect for Windows

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Last updated: Jan 24, 2023 by Emily Wolf
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Global Protect and VPN for Windows Machines

  • Global Protect

    • To install the Palo Alto GlobalProtect VPN client go to https://ouvpn.ou.edu

    • Enter 4x4 (for Norman campus) or OUHSC ID (OU HSC campus) and password

  • Select the version to be installed

  • Open installation file and click ‘next’ through each step of installation

  • Portal address is ouvpn.ou.edu

    • You will be prompted to enter your 4x4 or OUHSC ID and click ‘sign in’

  • Acknowledge the ‘welcome to OU Remote Desktop’ pop up (click do not show this again if you want) and then exit the welcome screen

  • From here you should be prompted to accept the PingID authentication

  • Now you are connected!

  • To disconnect from the VPN click on the three menu bars at the top right and choose disable