The KSU virtual private network (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.  

To begin using the KSU VPN, please follow the instructions below to download and install the VPN software on the device you will be using to remotely access campus network services and/or your office desktop.

  • Client Installation

    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.

    • Connecting to the Campus Network

      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..

      • Remote Desktop

        Step 3: Remote Desktop

        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

        Step 2 - Off campus

         

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