Clarkson VPN Connection Instructions

Clarkson VPN Installation

To access some Clarkson IT resources while not on the Clarkson wired or eduroam wireless networks, you will need to install and login to the Clarkson VPN.

Installing on Windows 10 or 11

1. Download the Fortinet Client from here: https://getvpn.clarkson.edu/FortiClientSetup_7.2.4_x64.exe
2. Copy the client installer to c:\temp
3. Run the installer and accept defaults for all installation options

 

Installing on MacOS

1. Download the Fortinet Client from here: https://getvpn.clarkson.edu/FortiClient_7.2.4.dmg
2. INSERT OTHER STEPS HERE

Installing on iOS and Android Devices

1. Install the FortiClient from your device's App Store - note that you should not install the FortiClient VPN.
2. Once installed, launch the FortiClient app.  When prompted, permit notifications, accept the privacy policy and tap "Next" to bypass the login screen.
3. When prompted, allow FortiClient to add VPN configurations
4. Tap "Connect to EMS IP"
5. Tap Scan QR Code, allow FortiClient to access your device's camera and use this QR Code:
   
   
6. FortiClient should indicate it was connected successfully and receive its configuration: