# How to use VPN (for Windows and macOS)

You will be able to connect to CSUMB lab computers after downloading and installing GlobalProtect VPN software

## Windows users

### 1. Video guideline

{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/J5uyHfmoCzk>" %}

### 2. Download GlobalProtect VPN

[Download Windows 64 bit GlobalProtect agent](https://vpn.csumb.edu/global-protect/getmsi.esp?version=64\&platform=windows)

After the installation, open GlobalProtect VPN and type the following when prompted: [vpn.csumb.edu](https://vpn.csumb.edu/)

### 3. Connect to CSUMB lab computers

You will choose “506-117 (Computing and Design)” under “Computer Labs” at the link below:

[Click here to see available lab computers](https://remoteaccess.labstats.com/california-state-university-monterey-bay)

{% hint style="info" %}
When you enter your credentials, you will use the following format: <mark style="background-color:orange;">csumb\otte123</mark> (Check 1:45). <mark style="color:red;">Please note that this is NOT a slash (/); this is a backslash (\\)</mark>
{% endhint %}

## macOS users

### 1. Video guideline

{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/9YZg8pyWiO8>" %}

### 2. Download GlobalProtect VPN

[Download Mac 32/64 bit GlobalProtect agent](https://vpn.csumb.edu/global-protect/getmsi.esp?version=none\&platform=mac)

After the installation, open GlobalProtect VPN and type the following when prompted: [vpn.csumb.edu](https://vpn.csumb.edu/)

### 3. Connect to CSUMB lab computers

[a) Download this app](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-remote-desktop/id1295203466)

You will choose “506-117 (Computing and Design)” under “Computer Labs” at the link below:

[b) Click here to see available lab computers ](https://remoteaccess.labstats.com/california-state-university-monterey-bay)

{% hint style="info" %}
When you enter your credentials, you will use the following format: <mark style="background-color:orange;">csumb\otte123</mark> (Check 1:45). <mark style="color:red;">Please note that this is NOT a slash (/); this is a backslash (\\)</mark>
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="info" %}
MAC USERS: If GlobalProtect stays on the Connecting screen and does not prompt for your CSUMB username and Password showing "connecting", then, open System Preferences, navigate to Security & Privacy and then General. See the photo below and hit allow (you may need to click the lock at the bottom to unlock)
{% endhint %}

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Windows: [You can also see more detailed instructions here ](https://csumb.teamdynamix.com/TDClient/1846/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=104141)

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macOS: [You can also see more detailed instructions here](https://csumb.teamdynamix.com/TDClient/1846/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=104196)