Set Up Queens VPN at Home (Mac)
Before installing the VPN client, please see the list below for compatible MacOS
13.2.1 Ventura
14.7.1 Sonoma
15.1.1 Sequoia
Find out which macOS your Mac is using
Install the VPN client (PaloAlto GlobalProtect) on your PC
Open the web browser and type in the following website in the address bar: https://gpvpn.qc.cuny.edu
Input just your CUNYFirst username (Ex. Joe.Smith01@login.cuny.edu) and password to login for downloading the client installation file
Click on the corresponding link to download the VPN client installation file: “Download Mac 32/64 bit GlobalProtect agent” for Mac computer
(GlobalProtect.pkg)
Click on the Downloads folder in the dock to see the downloaded package. Install the package.
Select “GlobalProtect”, DO NOT select “Uninstall GlobalProtect”. Click “Continue”
Keep all the default settings, click “Install” to start the installation.
Remarks: The installation requires administrator privilege. This is a local administrator for your computer, and is not QC username and password.
Close the dialogue windows after the installation completed, and close the browser.
Once you have installed the program you should get a system message asking for permission to use the GlobalProtect extension. Please click Allow to continue
If you are stuck on a "connecting" screen, you might need to allow the program to run. In order to do so: Go to System Preferences, Security & Privacy, General and select Allow and then close the Security & Privacy window.
Login and Connect the VPN client (PaloAlto GlobalProtect) on your Mac
(The VPN agent can be found under “Applications” and small globe icon 
on the top menu bar)
Input the portal address “gpvpn.qc.cuny.edu”, and click “Connect”
This will open a browser window. When prompted, please input just your CUNYFirst username (Ex. Joe.Smith01@login.cuny.edu) and password.
A New Tab will open in your browser. Click "Open GlobalProtect" in the popup browser tab.
Important Note: You must click this popup prompt twice. The second prompt will appear a few seconds after the first, in a new tab.
Important Note: You may need to wait a couple seconds for a successful connection after clicking on the second "Open GlobalProtect" prompt.
After successfully authenticated, the Apple Computer is now connected remotely to QC network via VPN