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Virtual Private Network (VPN)

GlobalProtect, Villanova University’s Virtual Private Network (VPN), securely connects you to private or restricted online services on the Villanova network from off-campus locations. Please note Duo Multifactor Authentication is required to use the Villanova VPN.    

GlobalProtect helpful links:  

Using VDesktop to remote in: You will need the ip address of the work computer you want to remote in to on campus.

From your home computer (PC):

  • Open a browser and go to vdesktop.villanova.edu
  • Log in to vDesktop using your LDAP credentials
  • You will be prompted for a Duo Push, verify Duo Push
  • Select vDesktop session and open
  • Once in vDesktop windows session, go to Start menu and select “Remote Desktop Connection”
  • Enter your work computer’s IP Address
  • Log into to work with your LDAP credentials

From your home computer (MAC):

  • Open a browser and go to vdesktop.villanova.edu
  • Log in to vDesktop using your LDAP credentials
  • You will be prompted for a Duo Push, verify Duo Push
  • Select vDesktop session and open
  • Citrix Receiver will launch, open the session to access Vdesktop
  • Once in vDesktop windows session, go to start menu and select “Remote Desktop Connection”
  • Enter your work computer’s IP Address
  • Log into to work computer with your LDAP credentials

University Helpdesk

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