https://grok.lsu.edu/Updated VPN (Virtual Private Network) articles!60https://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=16167 To Connect to VPN on an iPhone Device: 1. Open the AnyConnect App . 2. Touch the arrow next to LSU VPN . 3. Log in with your PAWS ID and password. 4. You are now connected to LSU VPN through Cisco AnyConnect app on your iPhone. 16167 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 11:40:09 GMTWed, 20 Aug 2025 11:40:09 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=20406 Using GlobalProtect VPN Client For Windows 1. Bring up the GlobalProtect application by clicking on its icon in the taskbar: 2. If prompted for the Portal Address, enter gp.vpn.lsu.edu , then click Connect : Note: Ag Center users should use agcenter.vpn.lsu.edu 20406 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 16:46:51 GMTTue, 19 Aug 2025 16:46:51 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=16163 ** Android Device Variation Notice ** There are many different versions of Android used on mobile devices. This article will present a generic set of instructions for Android-based devices. It should be used as a guide while using your Android device. Screenshots, as well as instruct16163 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 16:42:03 GMTWed, 13 Aug 2025 16:42:03 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=10793 AnyConnect Client System Requirements: NOTE: Administrator privileges is required. Computer Operating System Requirements Computer with a Pentium®-class processor or greater, including Tablet PC Windows Vista 10793 Fri, 08 Aug 2025 07:19:18 GMTFri, 08 Aug 2025 07:19:18 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=20549 ** Android Device Variation Notice ** There are many different versions of Android used on mobile devices. This article will present a generic set of instructions for Android-based devices. It should be used as a guide while using your Android device. Screenshots, as well as instruct20549 Fri, 01 Aug 2025 16:14:11 GMTFri, 01 Aug 2025 16:14:11 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=20404 Installing GlobalProtect VPN Client on Mac 1. Go to the Downloads folder and double click on GlobalProtect.pkg . 2. Click Continue on the Welcome screen: 3. Click Continue for Installation type: 4. Click the Install button: 520404 Fri, 01 Aug 2025 14:50:23 GMTFri, 01 Aug 2025 14:50:23 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=20405 Installing GlobalProtect VPN Client For Windows 1. Go to the Downloads folder and double click on either GlobalProtect.msi or GlobalProtect64.msi , depending on whether you’re using 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows. 2. Click Next on the Welcome screen: 3. Take t20405 Fri, 01 Aug 2025 09:38:22 GMTFri, 01 Aug 2025 09:38:22 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=20407 Using GlobalProtect VPN Client For Mac 1. Click on the GlobalProtect icon on the upper right of the screen next to the clock: 2. If prompted for a portal address, type in gp.vpn.lsu.edu then click the Connect button: Note: Ag Center users should use agcenter.vp20407 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 14:04:41 GMTThu, 31 Jul 2025 14:04:41 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=16207 You can tell that you are connected to the VPN in the bottom, right-hand corner of your screen. Connected The icon shows a pad lock. If you double-click on the AnyConnect icon: NOT Connected The icon DOES NOT show a pad lock. If you16207 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:14:21 GMTMon, 28 Jul 2025 17:14:21 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=16165 To Connect to the LSU VPN: 1. Go to the AnyConnect home menu. 2. Touch LSU VPN . 3. Log in with your MyLSU ID and password. 4. You are now connected to LSU VPN through Cisco AnyConnect app on your Android device. Troubleshootin16165 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 13:46:15 GMTMon, 28 Jul 2025 13:46:15 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=16159 To Connect to the VPN Using the AnyConnect Client on a Mac: 1. After you Install AnyConnect , open the Cisco AnyConnect Client. Do this by double-clicking on the AnyConnect icon , located on the top, right-hand of your screen. Alternatively, the Cisco AnyConnect Client can be opene16159 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 10:42:35 GMTMon, 28 Jul 2025 10:42:35 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=16150 To Connect to VPN: 1. Open the Cisco AnyConnect Client: Method 1: Start | Cisco AnyConnect Client. Method 2: Double-click on the desktop icon. Method 3: Double-click on the AnyConnect icon, located on the 16150 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:51:30 GMTWed, 09 Apr 2025 10:51:30 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=10018 The AnyConnect client is the most convenient and preferred method to establish a secure, encrypted connection to the LSU campus. To Visit Websites through the VPN: 1. Open a web browser and navigate to https://portal.vpn.lsu.edu . (*This link will only work off-campus*) 2. Log in 10018 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 12:52:42 GMTWed, 05 Feb 2025 12:52:42 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=14785 NOTE: Due to resource constraints, ITS is now offering an expanded VPN offering. Please refer to the following articles for instruction on using the new GlobalProtect VPN client: GlobalProtect VPN Installation Linux and mobile clients, including Chromebooks, will continue to use t14785 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 11:37:24 GMTWed, 05 Feb 2025 11:37:24 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=18609 Allow Access to Use Remote Desktop Connection Before Remote Desktop can be used, permission has to be granted to the specific accounts that you would like to Allow to connect to your computer remotely. This is typically done on your Office Computer . 1. Click the Start menu from you18609 Tue, 04 Feb 2025 14:23:53 GMTTue, 04 Feb 2025 14:23:53 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=20518 Pre-Installation Notes 1. These instructions are for the mobile app version of Teams; if you need to install Teams on a desktop device, please visit Microsoft Teams - Download . 2. ITS recommends using the App Store, Safari, or Google Play Store. (See ITS Web Browser Recommenda20518 Fri, 03 Jan 2025 17:11:21 GMTFri, 03 Jan 2025 17:11:21 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=16198 You can tell that you are connected to the VPN in the upper, right-hand corner of your screen. This shows a Mac that is connected to the VPN: This shows a Mac that is NOT connected to the VPN: Troubleshooting VPN The Automatic Installation DID NOT 16198 Thu, 02 Jan 2025 13:14:04 GMTThu, 02 Jan 2025 13:14:04 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=18616 Sometimes users may find that remotely connecting to a PC quite difficult. The steps listed below show how to connect, and configure, their PC so that remote desktop will be accessible. Make sure that you are the Local Admin on the machine. NOTE : Off-campus connections will require VPN to se18616 Thu, 11 Apr 2024 13:54:49 GMTThu, 11 Apr 2024 13:54:49 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=16156 Pre-Installation Notes 1. When selecting a web browser, Firefox & Safari are recommended. There are known issues with installing the client via Chrome. See ITS Web Browser Recommendation for more browser information. 2. Review the Minimum System Requirements to16156 Fri, 05 Apr 2024 12:18:15 GMTFri, 05 Apr 2024 12:18:15 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=17466 VPN at LSU: How to Connect? (Linux) We cannot guarantee that this guide will work with every version of Linux since there are so many different distributions. Our guide assumes you have a general understanding of the Linux OS and its command line. If you have troubles, please contact your depa17466 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 13:37:32 GMTThu, 28 Mar 2024 13:37:32 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=13590 Allow Access to Use Remote Desktop Connection Before Remote Desktop can be used, permission has to be granted to the specific accounts that you would like to Allow to connect to your computer remotely. This is typically done on your Office Computer . 1. Click the Start button in the b13590 Fri, 23 Feb 2024 09:26:55 GMTFri, 23 Feb 2024 09:26:55 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=16161 To Disconnect from the VPN: 1. Open the Cisco AnyConnect Client : Method 1: Click Start | Cisco AnyConnect Client. Method 2: Double-click on the desktop icon. Method 3: Double-click on the AnyConnect icon in the b16161 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 08:56:50 GMTMon, 05 Feb 2024 08:56:50 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=10794 General Information Another point to remember when troubleshooting, is that any user that is already physically connected to the LSU network cannot access the LSU VPN. The point of the LSU VPN is to provide security for off campus connections into the LSU. If you are already on campus,10794 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 08:23:45 GMTMon, 05 Feb 2024 08:23:45 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=14985 Pre-Installation Notes 1. ITS recommends using the App Store or Safari. (See ITS Web Browser Recommendations for more information.) 2. Requires iOS 6.0 or later. Installation Steps 1. Open the App Store on your iOS device. 2. Touch the Search button and typ14985 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 14:31:24 GMTThu, 01 Feb 2024 14:31:24 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=16160 To Disconnect from VPN on a Mac OS X Operating System: 1. Click on the AnyConnect icon, located on the top-right of your screen. 2. Click Disconnect . Troubleshooting VPN The Automatic Installation DID NOT work... 1. Try another Web Browser. 16160 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 10:05:36 GMTMon, 29 Jan 2024 10:05:36 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=14555 Pre-Installation Notes 1. ITS recommends using Firefox or Safari. (See ITS Web Browser Recommendations for more information.) 2. Review System Requirements . Installation Steps 1. Copy & paste into a browser: https://client.vpn.lsu.edu. (*This will only work off14555 Thu, 09 Nov 2023 13:48:18 GMTThu, 09 Nov 2023 13:48:18 GMThttps://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=16973 Issue Description When using the Cisco AnyConnect VPN client on Linux computers, the error messages below might be encountered: Possible Solution This error is caused by a syntax error in one of the configuration files. The error was fixed in the latest version of AnyC16973 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 12:26:44 GMTMon, 06 Nov 2023 12:26:44 GMT