WiscVPN - Connecting to the Palo Alto GlobalProtect Client (Linux)

This document outlines the instructions to connect to the Palo Alto GlobalProtect client on Linux.

Linux/Unix
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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 Palo Alto Tech Docs for instructions related to your version of linux.

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