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In this guide, you will find instructions on how to connect to GlobalProtect VPN on a Linux device.

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Introduction


This guide is made using Ubuntu 20.04 LTS version.

  • When entering commands, make sure you are entering the correct version, as the commands in the guide may be out of date.
  • Make sure that behind each command you put your own operating system-oriented file extension (with the end .deb if you are using Debian or Ubuntu and .rpm when using CentOS or Red Hat)
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titleSetting up
a
the VPN
connection
client
  1. Download the VPN package suitable for your Linux distribution.
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  2. Install the downloaded software with package manager.

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    sudo dpkg -i GlobalProtect_UI_focal_deb-6.1.1.0-49.deb


  3. If you encounter any problems during the execution of this command, it is possible that a certain module is missing from your computer, which must be downloaded (sudo apt-get install <certain module name>) and then use the previous command again. 

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    sudo dpkg -i GlobalProtect_UI_focal_deb-6.1.1.0-49.deb
Creating


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titleEstablishing a VPN connection
  1. NB! To
create
  1. establish a connection, the GlobalProtect software must be installed on your computer.
    To start the software, open the all applications tab from the bottom left corner (9 dots).
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  2. Click on the GlobalProtect icon.
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  3. A menu will appear, enter tunnel2.ut.ee and click Connect.
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  4. Enter the username and password of your University of Tartu account (login with username and password) and click Sign In.
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titleDisconnecting a VPN connection
  1. To disconnect an active VPN connection, open the GlobalProtect application.
  2. Click the Disconnect button.
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