Global Protect VPN (How To) Personal Mac Setup Instructions

This document describes how to download and install the UWM GlobalProtect VPN user on a personal Mac computer. Note:This user is compatible with OS X 10.9 or later.

 

Download the User

Installing the GlobalProtect User (Mac)

  1. Open the downloaded file. Proceed through the installation process: click Continue, then Continue, then Install.

    Welcome to the Global Protect Installer Window

  2. If you are prompted for your password, type it in. It will look like the image below once you have typed in your password. Then select Install Software.

    Standard Install on "Macintosh HD"

  3. Some users will be prompted with a message saying System Extension Blocked. In this case, select Open Security Preferences then select Allow in the following window.

    System Extension Blocked

  4. Allow Global Protect System Extension

Connecting with the GlobalProtect user    

After the installation has finished, proceed to GlobalProtect VPN - How to connect (macOS) for instructions on how to connect. 

Note: For instructions on how to set up GlobalProtect on a University-owned machine, see GlobalProtect VPN for macOS - Self Service Setup Instructions.


Keywords:
global protect, vpn, globalprotect, Mac, macOS 
Doc ID:
98823
Owned by:
Help Desk K. in UW-Milwaukee Help Desk
Created:
2020-03-13
Updated:
2026-04-22
Sites:
UW-Milwaukee Help Desk
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