VPN

About VPN

VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a technology that links a computer to a remote network over an encrypted link.  It allows users to access on-campus services from off-campus that are normally unavailable from off-campus.  It can also be employed when using an untrusted network (such as a wireless network) to ensure that no one can eavesdrop on your network traffic.

The VPN functionality provided by SUNY New Paltz requires software installation, as well as various configuration files.  This process must be completed for any computer that will use the VPN.

Using VPN (Quick Instructions)

  1. Go to vpn.newpaltz.edu
  2. Login with with your NPCUID (use default group), and follow the installation prompts.
  3. When you have connected to the VPN, you will see an icon in the system tray (see image).

VPN icon shows in tray

Detailed Instructions

Need more help?  Click the links below for detailed instructions with screen shots.

  1. Learn how to Install VPN
  2. Learn how to Use VPN