How do I set up GlobalProtect VPN (Android)?

  • Download the GlobalProtect app from the Google Play Store
    GlobalProtect on the Google Play Store
  • Set Portal to gp-vpn.aber.ac.uk
  • Login with your Univeristy email address and password

  • You will be prompted to complete your 2-step verification to log in. This is the same authentication you use for your University email account
  • You are now connected. To disconnect, tap the shield icon.

Please note: The GlobalProtect App collects data on your operating system. We collect this information to profile devices connecting to our network for security purposes. This includes checking that the operating system and installed software are up to date and anti-virus protection is enabled

Please see the GlobalProtect documentation for full details on what data the GlobalProtect App collects on each operating system:

https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/globalprotect/9-1/globalprotect-admin/host-information/about-host-information/what-data-does-the-globalprotect-app-collect-on-each-operating-system.html

Contact for this page:
Information Services, Aberystwyth University, Hugh Owen Library, Penglais, Aberystwyth, SY23 3DZ
Tel: 01970 62 2400 Email: is@aber.ac.uk