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VPN Setup

Instructions on how to download FortClient and setup access to UA's VPN on different operating systems.

Chrome OS

Download

Open Google Play Store and search 'FortiClient VPN'.

FortiClient Google Play Store Screenshot

Install and Open the app. Select 'OK' acknowledging that this is the free version of FortiClient.

Forticlient free version of VPN notification

Review the privacy policy highlights and select 'I ACCEPT'FortiClient Privacy Highlights Screenshot


Select 'OK' for the pop-up of FortiClient asking to grant permission to show notifications (this does not enable notifications).

Screenshot of the pop-up for FortiClient VPN asking to enable notifications


Select whether to allow or don't allow notifications. Notifications don't need to be enabled but if you select 'Don't Allow' Forticlient will likely get the same pop-up when using FortiClient VPN in the future.

Screenshot of enabling/disabling notifications from FortiClient


Select 'Enable' or 'Cancel' for unrestricted battery usage. It is not necessary to enable but you might see this notification again if you select 'Cancel'.
Screenshot of original Enable Unrestricted Battery Usage notification

Setup

  • Enter UA VPN for the name
  • Select the 'SSL VPN' for VPN type
  • Select 'Create'Initial settings for VPN setup

In the settings:

  • Select the 'Servers' option
  • Input vpn.uakron.edu - Might require a couple of extra clicks as it switches between server and remote gateway.
  • Enable Single Sign On
  • Select 'OK' twiceAdd server to VPN
  • Select the back arrow on the top left of the page
  • Select 'Connect'
    Connect VPN Screenshot
  • Select 'Continue Anyway' or 'Enable' for Unrestricted Battery Usage notification. This does not need to be enabled.
    Additional Screenshot of Enable Unrestricted Battery Usage notification
     
  • Allow the app to run in the background
  • Select Proceed for the Untrusted Certificate pop-up
     
  • Login using your University of Akron sign-in

And you should be connected to the VPN.

Successful FortiClient VPN Connection