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