GlobalProtect VPN for ChromeOS - Installation Instructions

Instructions on how to install GlobalProtect VPN on a computer running ChromeOS. Please note that GlobalProtect is a product of the company PaloAlto and you may see both names used.
  1. On your Chromebook go to the Web Store or Google Play
  2. In the search bar type GlobalProtect and hit Enter
    Globeal Protect Search
  3. Click on the add to Chrome button when GlobalProtect App is found
    Add Global Protect
  4. In the next window click on “Add app” button to add this application to your device
    Global Protect Accept
  5. Open the Global Protect Application in your application menu
    Launch Global Protect Application
  6. Enter remote-access.uwm.edu into the next prompt and click add connection
    Global Protect Input
  7. Verify your configuration is correct in this then close the application
    Global Protect Portal Window
  8. Go to the bottom right hand corner, click on the clock, and then click the VPN button.
    Chrome System Tray
  9. Click on the remote-access.uwm.edu setting under GlobalProtect
    Connect to VPN
  10. Enter your EpantherID and Password and click Connect
    Global Protect Login
  11. You will see the windows below when you have successfully connected.
    Globle Protect Success
  12. Please remember to disconnect after you are done using the VPN.
    VPN Disconnect

For more information, refer to pages 39-44 of: GlobalProtect VPN User Guide (Palo Alto)



Keywords:
vpn, global protect, globalprotect, palo alto, Chromebook ChromeOS 
Doc ID:
100811
Owned by:
Keith E. in UW-Milwaukee Help Desk
Created:
2020-04-17
Updated:
2026-03-25
Sites:
UW-Milwaukee Help Desk