Follow these instructions to install the GlobalProtect VPN app on your Mac computer.

  1. Go to https://vpn.marquette.edu/
  2. On the first page, enter your Marquette username (e.g., eagleg — and not email address or name) and password.

    GlobalProtect VPN Instructions (Mac) Screenshot 001

  3. If you are registered with Duo multi-factor authentication with IT Services, you will receive an automated phone call or see the app prompt below on your mobile device (iOS is shown). If using the app, tap Approve. If a phone call, press 1 to approve.

    iOS GlobalProtect approve

    Note: If you are not registered with IT Services for Duo multi-factor authentication, refer to Duo registration documentation in order to do so.

  4. Once you log in, download options will appear. Choose Download Mac 32/64 bit GlobalProtect agent.

    GlobalProtect VPN Instructions (Mac) Screenshot 002

  5. Once the file has been downloaded, double click the package.

    GlobalProtect VPN Instructions (Mac) Screenshot 003

  6. The Installer will open. Click Continue.

    GlobalProtect VPN Instructions (Mac) Screenshot 004

  7. On the screen, choose the location you would like to install the software, then click Continue.

    GlobalProtect VPN Instructions (Mac) Screenshot 005

  8. For installation select the checkbox for GlobalProtect.

    GlobalProtect VPN Instructions (Mac) Screenshot 006

  9. Confirm the location you have chosen, and click Install.

    GlobalProtect VPN Instructions (Mac) Screenshot 007

  10. Your Mac will ask for administrative privileges at this point. Enter your credentials in the prompt and click Install Software.

    GlobalProtect VPN Instructions (Mac) Screenshot 008

  11. Installation is complete. Select Close.

    GlobalProtect VPN Instructions (Mac) Screenshot 009

  12. After you have successfully installed GlobalProtect, you will receive the following security message to change your Mac's security settings to allow system extensions from Palo Alto Networks to run. Click Open Security Preferences.

    Open Security Preferences

  13. The Security & Privacy settings window opens. On the General tab, there will be a prompt stating "System software from developer 'Palo Alto Networks' was blocked from loading."

    If the padlock icon in the lower left of the window is locked, click the padlock icon. Your Mac will ask for administrative privileges again to unlock the settings. Enter your credentials in the prompt.

    Click Allow. Then close the Security & Privacy settings window.

    Click Allow for Security Preferences

  14. From the menu bar, select the GlobalProtect icon.

  15. The GlobalProtect panel will open, and it will prompt you for a portal. In this field, type vpn.marquette.edu, then Connect.

    Mac GlobalProtect portal

  16. You will receive a prompt for your Marquette username username (e.g., eagleg — and not email address) and password. Enter your credentials and click Connect.

    Mac GlobalProtect sign-in

  17. If you are registered with Duo multi-factor authentication with IT Services, you will receive an automated phone call or see the app prompt below on your mobile device (iOS is shown). If using the app, tap Approve. If a phone call, press 1 to approve. You are now connected to Marquette VPN.

    iOS GlobalProtect approve

    Note: If you are not registered with IT Services for Duo multi-factor authentication, refer to Duo registration documentation in order to do so.

  18. For subsequent use of GlobalProtect, click the globe icon in the macOS menu bar and select Connect. There is no need to return to the installation website to use VPN unless you need to reinstall software.

    Note: If you go your Applications folder and double-click the GlobalProtect application, it will take you to the macOS Finder. There is no separate application for GlobalProtect. Use the globe icon in your menu bar.

    Mac GlobalProtect menu bar

For more Marquette VPN help, contact the IT Services Help Desk.


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