Overview OverviewPalo Alto GlobalProtect is USF's virtual private network that is used for secure connections to on-campus resources. This guide will
get you started on installing and launching assist with the installation and launching of Palo Alto GlobalProtect for Windows and macOS.
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To run GlobalProtect app 5.0, Windows endpoints require Visual C++ Redistributables 12.0.3 for Visual Studio 2013. If you have not already installed any redistributable packages on your endpoint, the GlobalProtect app installs Visual C++ Redistributables 12.0.3 automatically. If you have already installed Visual C++ Redistributables 12.0.2 or an earlier release, you must either uninstall the existing redistributable packages from your endpoint or upgrade to Visual C++ Redistributables 12.0.3 prior to installing the GlobalProtect app. |
Installing Palo Alto GlobalProtect to your computer
Launch a web browser Go to the following URL:
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When logging into GlobalProtect, you will be required to verify your connection using MFA. You must have your MFA Sign-In Method set to Microsoft Authenticator - notification or Phone - call. To check or change your default method, follow the instructions here: How do I change my default sign in method. |
Downloading GlobalProtect- Click https://vpn.usf.edu
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your and PasswordClick Log In button
The download page should appear (pictured below)
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If your system administrator has enabled GlobalProtect Clientless VPN access, the applications page opens after you log in to the portal (instead of the app download page). Select GlobalProtect Agent to open the download page. |
Select a download package compatible with your computer- and Password and select LOG IN.
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Select the download option for your computer's operating system. Image Added Note |
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| If you are not sure whether the operating system is 32-bit or 64-bit, ask your system administrator before you proceed. |
Installing GlobalProtectWindows- Open the downloaded file names GlobalProtect.msi.
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- Select Next in the GlobalProtect Setup Wizard
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Click Next - .
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- Select Next to accept the default installation folder (C:\Program Files\Palo
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Alto Networks- Alto Networks\GlobalProtect), or
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click Browse - select Browse to select a new location.
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Click to - to confirm the installation.
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- Select Close
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the wizard after installation is completeLaunching Palo Alto GlobalProtect
Click on the carrot in the taskbar (pictured below)
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The Palo Alto GlobalProtect status panel will openType (pictured below)Image Removed(Click image to enlarge)Click the Connect buttonEnter your NetID and Password (pictured below)
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