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Overview/Introduction
The Ursinus VPN is used to access some Ursinus resources when not physically on campus.
Details
To start the connection to the Ursinus VPN, in the system tray (bottom right area of your windows screen, where the clock is located),
look for the small arrow and click on it 
Clicking on the arrow will display other running items, which will show a grayed out globe, see arrow and picture below:
Click the globe and you will be presented with the 'Welcome' screen or you may get prompted with the 'Not Connected" screen. If Welcome screen, click 'Get Started', which should prompt you with the 'not connected' screen, see second pic below. Once at the 'not connected' screen, the portal should include 'vpn.ursinus.edu' already listed, if not, add 'vpn.ursinus.edu' (without the quotes), then click connect.
After clicking connect, you will be prompted with the Ursinus Okta login screen (pic below). Login with your Ursinus Credentials. You will be prompted with your MFA (Multi-factor Authentification) - text or okta verify approval.
Next, after logging in and completing MFA, the VPN will attempt to connect. After it is connected, you may see a 'connected' screen or you can check under the arrow and look for the 'globe' as mentioned in previous step. The globe changes to Blue when it is connected, and seen in the pic below.
FAQs
Do I need to use the Ursinus VPN when I am on campus?
No, you should only use the VPN when off campus AND you need access to certain Ursinus resources. When on campus, you should disconnect from the Ursinus VPN.
In addition, it is best to disconnect from the Ursinus VPN when off campus and not using Ursinus resources that require being connected to the Ursinus VPN. For example, if off campus and checking your Ursinus email through the web, you do not need to be connected to the Ursinus VPN.
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