The purpose of this document is to describe the procedure for connecting to Global Protect VPN with Microsoft Authenticator’s two-factor authentication.
Assumption
This setup procedure applies to all VCCS System Office employees, consultants, and contractors accessing VCCS resources offsite using GlobalProtect VPN.
HOW TO:
CONFIGURING GLOBAL PROTECT FOR VPN ACCESS:
- Launch Global Protect from your desktop or start the menu using the icon below.
2. This will open the below window, where you must enter the portal address. arbvpn.vccs.edu must be entered into the portal field.
APPROVING VPN REQUEST WITH MICROSOFT AUTHENTICATOR:
- Click Connect and then proceed to enter your Windows credentials in the portal field. Click Sign In.
- You should now see a login screen appear asking you to enter your account name or pick an existing account. This should be your email address.
- Once you have entered in your account information or selected your account, please enter your password if prompted.
- You should now see the “Approve sign-in request” screen.
- You should have received a prompt on your Microsoft Authenticator app to approve the login. Once you have approved, you should now be connected to the VPN.
Contact Us
If you have any issues connecting to the VPN, or following these instructions, please contact the service desk team by emailing uhelp@vccs.edu or calling extension 204799.