Campus Digital Accessibility
Colorado House Bill HB21-1110 requires all higher education institutions within the state to have digital accessibility policies and procedures in place by July 1, 2024. It is everyone's responsibility to ensure the content we create is accessible.
Learn more about campuswide digital accessibility resources and information.Remote Access VPN
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When connecting from off-campus, there are several remote options based on your needs. Please note that you will be prompted for multi-factor authentication through Duo during login to the VPN or VMware Horizon for remote access.
Guide to VPN
Welcome to VPN
When connecting from off-campus, there are several remote options based on your needs including the university's virtual private network (VPN) or the use of remote desktop and applications. Please note that you will be prompted for multi-factor authentication through Duo during login to the VPN. Registration and installation of Duo will need to be completed prior to using either option.Working Off-Campus
- Install and register for Duo Security first. The Duo app will turn your mobile phone (highly recommended), iPad, tablet or landline into a multi-factor authenticator.
- Installation and registration instructions are available.
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
In addition to using your university password to access the VPN, a second authentication method is required through Duo. To get started using the GlobalProtect VPN service you'll need to be sure you have registered first with Duo Security.
- Download and install the university's VPN based on the device that you want to use. Refer to the table below for your options.
- Once you have opened the GlobalProtect client, enter your primary campus VPN portal:
- CU Denver VPN portal is: dc-vpn.ucdenver.edu
- CU Anschutz Medical Campus VPN portal is: amc-vpn.ucdenver.edu
GlobalProtect VPN Installation Clients
- Windows: Install VPN for Windows 64 bit
- For both PC and Mac, uninstall any older versions, reboot your computer, reinstall the most updated version, and reboot your computer.
- Mac: Install VPN for Mac OS X 10.11 or later
- Be sure that GlobalProtect can access the Mac keychains. Click "Always Allow" to give GlobalProtect full access.
- Linux: Install VPN for Linux
Training Resources
Getting Started
Installation Guides:
- GlobalProtect Installation Guide for Windows
- GlobalProtect Installation Guide for Mac
- GlobalProtect Installation Guide for Linux