Connect to MState VPN

Connecting to a Virtual Private Network (VPN) provides users access to network resources from an off-campus location.  

Follow these steps to set-up the Microsoft VPN on your computer. 

  1. Click StartUploaded Image (Thumbnail)
  2. Select Settings or Search for SettingsUploaded Image (Thumbnail)
  3. select Network & InternetUploaded Image (Thumbnail)
  4. select VPNUploaded Image (Thumbnail)
  5. select Add VPNUploaded Image (Thumbnail)
  6. enter the following information:
    • VPN Provider - Windows (built-in)
    • Connection Name - MSTATE VPN
    • Server name or address for Faculty and Staff - vpn2.minnesota.edu 
    • Server name for Students - SpartanVPN.minnesota.edu
    • VPN type - Automatic (or try SSTP if Automatic doesn't work)
    • Type of sign-in info - User name and password
    • User name (optional) -  leave blank
    • Password (optional) -  leave blank
    • uncheck Remember my sign-in infoUploaded Image (Thumbnail)
  7. click Save

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Service ID: 2872
Created
Thu 3/17/22 10:09 AM
Modified
Tue 9/3/24 9:39 AM