Installing and Using GlobalProtect VPN on Mac

Description

Step-by-step instructions for installing, configuring, and disconnecting the GlobalProtect VPN on a Mac to securely access ISU resources.

Details

Installation Instructions

Note: You will need an email confirmation that access has been granted before installing the software.
  1. Go to the Paloalto GlobalProtect Portal
  2. Type your ISU User ID and Password
  3. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Verify your login with Duo
    • ​​​​​​​​​​​​Notes:
      • If you use a mobile device, DUO will send a push notification, but it may not appear on your screen—open DUO to accept the push.
      • If you use a DUO token or passcode, add your six-digit code after your password, separated by a comma, before connecting.
        • ex: Password,123456
  4. Select Download Mac 32/64 bit, GlobalProtect agent
  5. Find and run the GlobalProtect Installation Package in your downloads folder.
  6. Click Next when the installation screen appears, and repeat until it asks you to install
  7. Click the Install button
  8. Type bengalgateway.isu.edu in the portal address 
  9. Type your ISU User ID and Password
    • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Note: You will need to verify your login with Duo
      • If you use a mobile device, DUO will send a push notification, but it may not appear on your screen—open DUO to accept the push.
      • If you use a DUO token or passcode, add your six-digit code after your password, separated by a comma, before connecting.
        • ex: Password,123456
      • Duo will remember your login for 12 hours for this device.  
  10. Select Yes under User Account Control
Security permissions
If it doesn't prompt you to log in, you may need to go to Privacy & Security in your System Settings to allow GlobalProtect access.
  1. Click the Apple icon in the top left
  2. Select System Settings
  3. Click Privacy & Security
  4. Click Full Disk Access
  5. Click Allow to give full-disk access permission

Login Items & Extensions

In System Settings, navigate to the search bar and search for Login Items & Extensions.
  1. In the Login Items & Extensions menu, scroll down to Allow in the Background.
  2. Find Palo Alto Networks and click Allow 
  3. Scroll down to Extensions and select the information icon on Network Extensions.
  4. Click Allow for GlobalProtect.app. 

Disconnecting the VPN 

Note: Always disconnect from the VPN when not working for Idaho State University.
  1. Right-click GlobalProtect VPN icon
  2. Select Disconnect
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