Reconnecting to the Stony Brook VPN on a Windows computer
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The Stony Brook VPN can be found in the system tray as a grayed out earth icon
. The system tray is next to the date/time on the bottom right of your screen on a Windows computer.
- Click on the grayed-out earth icon in your system tray. You may see the Stony Brook VPN icon the next to the clock or it maybe hidden in the system tray. To reveal any hidden icons, click the arrow near your clock.

- Log in with your NetID and NetID Password.

- Next, approve authentification on your Duo Security enrolled device or if your default device is set to make a call, then pick up the phone when it rings and press any key on the number pad to finish authentication.

- Connected:

Disconnecting When Finished
When you have finished your work and no longer need to maintain the VPN connection, you should disconnect the connection via the system tray icon.
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01/28/2026
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