WiscVPN - Connecting the PaloAlto GlobalProtect Client (Linux)

Linux/Unix UNSUPPORTED

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1. Use the globalprotect executable to connect to VPN. When you execute globalprotect, you will enter prompt mode. Type help for instructions on how to use the CLI tool.

   Usage: only the following commands are supported: 
   collect-log            -- collect log information 
   connect                -- connect to server 
   disconnect             -- disconnect
   disable                -- disable connection
   import-certificate     -- import client certificate file
   quit                   -- quit from prompt mode
   rediscover-network     -- network rediscovery
   remove-user            -- clear credential 
   resubmit-hip           -- resubmit hip information
   set-log                -- set debug level
   show                   -- show information
   

2. Run the connect subcommand with the portal option to connect to VPN. WiscVPN’s portal is uwmadison.vpn.wisc.edu.

   globalprotect connect --portal uwmadison.vpn.wisc.edu
   

3. Type your username and password:

   Retrieving configuration...                                            
   Disconnected
   portal:local:Enter login credentials
   username: # Type username here
   user1
   Password: # Type password here
   Retrieving configuration...                                            
   Discovering network...
   Connecting...
   Connected 
   

For the most up-to-date documentation, visit Paloalto Tech Docs for instructions related to your version of linux.