Syracuse University provides the Azure VPN service as a multi-factor VPN solution for access to specific systems and services on campus. Azure VPN is intended to support use scenarios that are not covered by other Remote Access methods.
Once a use scenario is in place for access to a specific system or service, please use the instructions below to install the Azure VPN client.
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Installation and configuration of the Azure VPN
- Depending on your Operating System, please download the matching Azure VPN client:
- Azure VPN client for Windows: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/azure-vpn-client/9np355qt2sqb?activetab=pivot:overviewtab
- Azure VPN client for macOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/azure-vpn-client/id1553936137?mt=12
Expand the instructions below based on your chosen OS:
Expand title Windows 10 Install - Once installed, launch the client, press the “plus” symbol in the lower left corner and choose Import from the provided options.
- Use the XML file provided below to import the SU VPN settings:
Syracuse University Azure VPN Configuration File.xml - Save the newly imported settings.
- Click Connect to start the VPN connection.
- You might be prompted to authenticate to the VPN using your Microsoft MFA credentials (your SUMail email address and current NetID password). Follow the on-screen instructions for your device.
- Congratulations! You are now connected to Azure VPN.
Expand title macOS Install - Once installed, launch the client, press the “plus” symbol in the lower left corner and choose Import from the provided options.
- Use the XML file provided below to import the SU VPN settings:
Syracuse University Azure VPN Configuration File.xml <XX verify this is the correct XML before release XX> - Save the newly imported settings.
- Click Connect to start the VPN connection.
- You might be prompted to authenticate to the VPN using your Microsoft MFA credentials (your SUMail email address and current NetID password). Follow the on-screen instructions for your device. Screen shots below are from an iOS device:
- Depending on the machine configuration, you might be prompted to allow Azure VPN access to your network configurations. Choose Allow.
- Congratulations! You are now connected to Azure VPN.
- Once installed, launch the client, press the “plus” symbol in the lower left corner and choose Import from the provided options.