VPN

Connect to the VPN prior to logging in to take advantage of startup items and mapped network drives.

If your computer is configured to connect before logon, you will see an icon for the Cisco Secure Client Start Before Logon feature in the bottom right corner. Click on this icon.

Connecting to the file server

Connecting to the file server

Connecting to Purdue resources remotely

Many Purdue computer resources are available from any point on the Internet without further identification. Examples of these would be email, web pages, and courseware systems. However, some services are restricted to computers on the Purdue campus. Accessing the file server in the College of Pharmacy is a good example. It is possible to create a "Virtual Private Network" ("VPN") so that your computer acts like part of the Purdue network, even though it is located somewhere else.

1. If you're off campus, create or open a VPN connection to Purdue's VPN server. Specific instructions are available at http://webvpn.purdue.edu/. Note that as of September 14, 2018, the VPN requires 2-factor authentication.  For support issues with the VPN, please contact Purdue IT directly by calling 49-44000 or e-mailing it@purdue.edu.

Many Purdue computer resources are available from any point on the Internet without further identification. Examples of these would be email, web pages, and courseware systems. However, some services are restricted to computers on the Purdue campus. Accessing the file server in the College of Pharmacy is a good example. It is possible to create a "Virtual Private Network" ("VPN") so that your computer acts like part of the Purdue network, even though it is located somewhere else.