SIUE VPN Remote Access

VPN grants authorized SIUE users the ability to access the University's systems (your desktop) from off-campus. ITS has the below options available for remote access to SIUE networks. All SIUE VPN options use Multi-Factor Authentication.

Getting Started with VPN (First-time Users)

1. Please complete the Work From Home VPN Access Request
   • For Mac Users:  On the VPN Remote Access Request, please include your IP and MAC address. 
     (How-to instructions here:  http://www.siue.edu/its/vpn/vpn_macos_help.shtml)  

      

FortiClient “Remote Clients”  VPN

If you use an SIUE Windows laptop while off-campus, the FortiClient “Remote Clients” VPN is available. Use this form to request setup: https://forms.microsoft.com/r/EqdX7XiRhh 

RDP Gateway VPN

If you use Remote Desktop from a personal computer to a SIUE Windows computer, use the Remote Desktop Gateway. Make sure you have the Microsoft Authenticator set up on your mobile device, and app-based notifications set as your default method: 

Remote Desktop Gateway - Windows OS 

Remote Desktop Gateway - Mac OS 

FortiClient “Work from Home” VPN

For other connections, please use the SIUE Work from Home VPN  

SIUE Work from Home VPN - Windows 

SIUE Work from Home VPN - Mac OS 

Multi-Factor Authentication:

If the device linked to your multi-factor authentication (MFA) is lost or stolen, please contact the ITS Help Desk immediately to delete the device from your account:  (618) 650-5500 or help@siue.edu.

Knowledge Base

Search the ITS KnowledgeBase for answers to frequently asked questions.

For more information or questions about accessing VPN contact the ITS help desk at (618) 650-5500 or help@siue.edu.