Windows: VPN connection with GlobalProtect

Installation and initial configuration of VPN software (GlobalProtect)

  1. Access to https://vpn.yamanashi.ac.jp
    Enter the user name/password for the integrated authentication system of the university and click the "LOG IN" button.

    Login fails if browser auto-translation is enabled.
    Please keep the English notation.

  2. Download the appropriate version for your computer environment.
  3. Double-click the downloaded file to run the installation.
    Click "Next" during the entire installation process.

    If the message "インストールしようとしているアプリは、Microsoft Storeの確認済みアプリではありません" (The app you're trying to install isn't a Microsoft-verified app) is displayed, please set it to "Anywhere" in No. 3 of the "Operating Instructions" on the following page, and then try installing it again.

  4. When installation is complete, the GlobalProtect icon will appear in the task tray.
    If the icon does not appear, restart Windows.
    Click to open, enter "vpn.yamanashi.ac.jp" in the portal field and press the "接続" (Connect) button.
  5. Enter your "User Name" and "Password" and press the "接続" (Connect) button to connect to the VPN.

Terminate the connection

To terminate the connection, click the icon on the task tray and press the "切断" (Disconnect) button.

Second and later connections

For the second and later connections, click the icon on the task tray and press the "接続" (Connect) button.

Uninstalling the Mac version

To uninstall the VPN software (GlobalProtect) for Mac, you will need the files used during installation. If you have discarded them, please follow the "Installation of VPN Software (GlobalProtect)" procedure again to download the software.

When you run the installation file and proceed through the steps, you will be given a choice of installation types along the way.
Select only "Uninstall GlobalProtect" and continue with the procedure.