Virtual Private Networking

A virtual private network (VPN) connection allows remote access to campus-only services (such as restricted web applications or office computers via remote desktop connections) from outside the campus network.

If you have any questions about these instructions, please contact IT Services for assistance.

Common settings

These settings apply to all VPN connections.

Username/Password	Use your NetID (which is now your email address)
Hostname	vpn.ualr.edu
Connection type	L2TP over IPSec
Pre-shared key (case-sensitive)	retrieve the current key (you may be prompted to log in with your NetID)

Multi Factor Authentication is enabled for VPN. You must approve the sign-in on the Microsoft Authenticator App after entering your credentials.
Specific instructions are located here for the Microsoft Authenticator app

You must set up a VPN connection on your computer prior to remotely connecting to the campus network.

Automatic setup

Use the install program that matches your operating system to setup a VPN connection automatically. If a compatible installer is not available, please follow the manual setup instructions instead.

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Manual setup

Here are step-by-step instructions to manually set up and use the VPN service in supported operating systems.