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Note:To successfullyinstall Global ProtectVPN, please open the terminal andrun the commands in
the numberorder stipulated below.

Tip:To ensurethat the process complete successfully, manually type outthe commands.
Inaddition, we have provided a completeguide with screenshotsbelowdetailingthe entire setup
process.

1. sudo add-apt-repository ppa:yuezk/globalprotect-openconnect
   
2. sudo apt-get update
3. sudo apt-get install globalprotect-openconnect

1. Open Terminalandrun the following command. Press Enter to continue:
   sudo add-apt-repository ppa:yuezk/globalprotect-openconnect
   
   
   
2. Type the following command and press Enter:
   sudo apt-get update
   
   
   
3. Type the last command to install Global Protect:
   sudo apt-get install globalprotect-openconnect. Press Enter to continue.
   
   
   
4. Confirm the installation by typing “Y” and press Enter.
   
   
   
5. After installation has completed, please close the below screen and search for the Global Protect VPN software on your Linux device:
   
   
   
6. Upon launching the Global Protect app, please enter the following portal address: stbvpn.sun.ac.za. Click “Connect” to continue.
   
   
   
7. Enter your SU email address. Click on Next to continue.
   
   
   
8. Enter your SU email address. Click “Sign in” to continue.
   
   
   

9. If you have Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) set up, you will have to verify the SU account using the authentication method you have set up.

   Alternatively, Global Protect will automatically be in “Connected” state as indicated below.

   Note: It is recommended that you set up the Authenticator app for this. See setup link below:

   Click here to set up MFA on your device using the “Microsoft Authenticator” app:
   
   
   

10. Click “Yes” to continue.
    
    
    Note: The Global Protect VPN app will indicate a “Connected” state. From here, you will be able to access SU network resources remotely.
    

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