GlobalProtect VPN Client - Linux 6.1.4

Use the VPN client whenever you need to access UMD Internet resources or (if you use the UMD wireless network) when you want to encrypt your Internet communications.

NOTE: If you need to report any issues, please do so at https://access.umd.edu

Students, Faculty, and Staff of the University of Maryland College Park (UMD) only. This can be installed on machines that are owned by the individual or the university.

The University of Maryland provides access to its information technology (IT) systems in support of academic programming. Those who access our IT systems, however, remain responsible for their own conduct. UMD’s Policy on the Acceptable Use of IT Resources (X-1.00(A)) prohibits the use of content in violation of applicable Federal or State laws, and prohibits the knowing use of UMD IT resources for illegal activities. Please consult the local laws and regulations of the country in which you reside, and use UMD’s IT systems and resources in compliance with applicable local restrictions.

Downloads

GlobalProtect_UI_rpm-6.1.4.0-711.rpm - 18.0 MB

GlobalProtect_UI_deb-6.1.4.0-711.deb - 9.1 MB

Instructions

1. Download the Installer
RHEL: GlobalProtect_UI_rpm-6.1.4.0-711.rpm
Ubuntu: GlobalProtect_UI_deb-6.1.4.0-711.deb


2. Enable Required Repositories and Dependencies
   
   • For RHEL 8.9:
     subscription-manager repos --enable rhel-8-for-x86_64-baseos-rpms
     subscription-manager repos --enable rhel-8-for-x86_64-appstream-rpms
     subscription-manager repos --enable codeready-builder-for-rhel-8-x86_64-rpms
     
     dnf install https://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/epel/epel-release-latest-8.noarch.rpm
     
     dnf config-manager --set-enabled epel
   
   
   • For RHEL 9.3:
     subscription-manager repos --enable rhel-9-for-x86_64-baseos-rpms
     subscription-manager repos --enable rhel-9-for-x86_64-appstream-rpms
     subscription-manager repos --enable codeready-builder-for-rhel-9-x86_64-rpms
     
     dnf install https://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/epel/epel-release-latest-9.noarch.rpm
     
     dnf config-manager --set-enabled epel
   
   
   • For Ubuntu 20.04 / 22.04 / 24.04
     add-apt-repository main
     add-apt-repository universe
     add-apt-repository restricted
     add-apt-repository multiverse
     apt-get update
     
     apt-get install libqt5webkit5


3. Install GlobalProtect
   
   RHEL 8.9 / 9.3 (x86_64): dnf install GlobalProtect_UI_rpm-6.1.4.0-711.rpm
   Ubuntu 20.04 / 22.04 / 24.04: dpkg -i GlobalProtect_UI_deb-6.1.4.0-711.deb

After Installation:

Launch GlobalProtect from your system menu or top panel.

When prompted for a portal address, enter: access.umd.edu

A browser window will open and redirect you to the CAS login page.

Log in with your credentials. Once authenticated, you will be connected to the UMD VPN.

Installation Notes

Supported Linux Versions (latest version supported):

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux: 8.9, 9.3
• Ubuntu: 20.04, 22.04, 24.04

International Students: If you're connecting from outside the United States, please choose "Tunnel All" in the GlobalProtect gateway options.

Important Repository Notice:
All repositories listed above must be enabled to resolve required dependencies for the GlobalProtect installation.

For RHEL systems, ensure that your host is registered with a valid entitlement to these repositories.
If you are attempting to register with a site subscription and cannot register your host to rhelops.umd.edu (the Division of IT's Red Hat Satellite instance), please contact the DIT Unix Services team at: request@umd.edu for further assistance.

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Requirements

• Ubuntu version 16.04 - 22.04
• Red Hat 8.9 & 9.3