KSU VPN

To begin using the KSU VPN (virtual private network), please follow these instructions.

The KSU VPN enables off-campus KSU students, faculty, and staff to enjoy the same online experience and network services available on campus. Faculty and staff can also use the KSU VPN to access their office Windows or Mac computer remotely.

The KSU VPN is available at vpn.kennesaw.edu.  

• Step 1: Installation

  The KSU VPN is a client-based system. These instructions will guide you through downloading and installing the KSU VPN software, GlobalProtect, on the device from which you will remotely access campus services.

  • Windows 10 - Guide | Video
  • Windows 11 - Guide  | Video
  • Mac OS - Guide | Video
  • Android - Guide | Video
  • iOS - Guide | Video
    

• Step 2: Connecting to Network

  Once you have downloaded and installed GlobalProtect, these guides will show you how to log in and access campus services from off campus as you normally would while on campus.

  • Connecting to KSU Network from off campus on PC - Guide | Video
  • Connecting to KSU Network from off campus on Mac - Guide | Video

  If you were added to vpn-groups, follow the instructions on adding Portal Connections to GlobalProtect..
  

• Faculty & staff: Access your desktop remotely

  Faculty and staff: If you would like to remotely access your office desktop computer through the KSU VPN, these guides will show you how to configure and begin using this feature. Be sure to complete step 1 below while in your campus office.

  Step 1 - On campus

  • Configuring Your Office PC - Video | Windows 10 Guide  | Windows 11 Guide 

  Step 2 - Off campus

  • PC to PC - Guide | Video
    
  • Mac to PC - Guide
  • Mac to Mac - Video
  • Android to PC Video
  • iOS to PC - Guide | Video