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title: "Virtual Private Network (VPN) - Remote Access"
canonical: "https://help.nnu.edu/space/TMR/2500377/Virtual%20Private%20Network%20(VPN)%20-%20Remote%20Access"
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The NNU Virtual Private Network (VPN) is **ONLY** for NNU-managed laptops and NNU employees. Supervisors must submit a ticket to request VPN access for their employees. 

## **VPN**

One of the ways we control access at NNU from off-campus is through a secure “Virtual Private Network” connection (VPN).  A VPN is a secure way of connecting remotely to NNU’s central network as if you are “virtually” on campus. Here is how to get set up to connect remotely using NNU's VPN.

## **VPN Instructions**

  
1. Supervisors must submit a VPN request to IT Services on behalf of the employee.  
2. Once the request has been approved, find and click on the green shield icon at the bottom right of your screen (on the toolbar):

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    Then click on "Connect to NNU VPN"

5. Run **FortiClient**, enter your NNU credentials, and press Connect

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6. When the login process** pauses halfway (about 45%)**, it wants you to use two-factor authentication. Check your two-factor device; there should be a prompt waiting

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7. FortiClient will **minimize** to the toolbar when it **successfully** **connects**

  
8. When you are finished using the VPN, remember to open it and **Disconnect**

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