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Instructions for installing the OpenVPN client.

Installation

  1. Download an OpenVPN Client (called OpenVPN connect) from the official website:
    https://openvpn.net/client/
  2. Download the Configuration file from here: https://helpdesk.psi.edu/en/support/solutions/articles/67000740800 and save it to a convenient place.
  3. Double-click the client installer that was downloaded from step one to begin your installation
  4. Choose the appropriate version for your operating system (if you need help with this step, please don't hesitate to contact IT)
  5. Use the next button to complete the install, the default options should be fine.

Initial Setup

  1. Launch the newly installed OpenVPN Connect.
  2. Once OpenVPN Connect is running, select the Upload File option on the bottom of the main page
  3. A new window will open, locate the file saved in step 2 and click on open then Import
  4. You can now click on connect. username ( PSI email without @psi.edu )and password are the same as your PSI account credentials. Continue to step 5 to save your username and password.
  5. To save your username and password click on the top left hamburger menu and click on My Profiles
  6. Click on the pencil icon located to the right side of the loaded profile
  7. Scroll down and fill in the Username and Password field, then click on Save Changes
  8. Click connect
  9. Done!

Notes and other errata.

  • After you've installed and imported the profile, you can go ahead and delete it from your machine, the application will store it on it's own.
  • You may need to use the full name of the machine you're connecting to instead of the short name
    • example: nabu.psi.edu instead of just nabu