Setting up the VPN on your iOS device (iPhone/iPad)

To access campus resources (department shared folders, MySBfiles folder, PeopleSoft Administrative system, privileged SOLAR access, for example) from off campus, you must use the Stony Brook's VPN, GlobalProtect VPN. With it, you can access these resources from an iOS device (iPad and iPhone).

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Overview

  1. Request access to use the VPN by submitting a service ticket.
    • The VPN requires 2-step authentication: Duo Security.
    • New Duo Security users will receive an email explaining how to enroll their devices with a special link to enroll their first device.
      • Keep your device handy everytime you want to log into the VPN.
      • Be sure to enroll at least 2 devices (for example, mobile and landline or mobile and tablet).
      • Enroll subsequent devices or change the default device in the Duo Self-Service Portal.
  2. Once you have received confirmation that you've been granted access to the VPN and you have enrolled devices into Duo Security, you can download and install the Global Protect VPN app onto your iOS device (instructions below). 
    • Note: When you set up the installation on your computer, you'll be prompted each time to approve the login on your default Duo-enrolled device
  3. Reconnecting to the VPN: For subsequent connections, follow the Reconnecting directions, which do not require re-installing the client. 
    • Reconnecting will require authentication from DUO Security, so keep your phone or tablet handy for every reconnection to the VPN. 
  4. Disconnect after each session.

Downloading the Stony Brook VPN App 

Once you have received access to the VPN and Duo, download the GlobalProtect app from the App Store.

  •  Connecting to the VPN will not work if you are Wolfienet Secure. Either turn off Wifi and use your data or log into WolfieGuest.

Sign In to the VPN (use these instructions to reconnect after installation)

  1. Tap the app on your home screen to open it.
    Screenshot of the GlobalProtect App Icon
  2. Enter Server: vpn.stonybrook.edu and tap Connect.
    Screenshot of the GlobalProtect settings sever input form, enter vpn.stonybrook.edu
  3. Enter your NetID and NetID password
    Screenshot of the GlobalProtect settings authentication form prompting for your NetID and NetID password
  4. Since Stony Brook's VPN requires 2-step login, check your default device that is registered with DUO Security approve authentication into the VPN. If you've set up to authenticate by receiving a phone call, have that phone handy, pick up when it rings and press any key on the number pad to complete authentication. 
    Screenshot of the Duo Login Login approval request prompt
  5. When you are connected, the VPN indicator will be next to your clock. You may now sign into applications on your mobile device that required VPN.
    Screenshot showing the VPN icon in the phones main menu toolbar which you can use to manage this connection

III. Disconnecting the VPN

  1. Tap the GlobalProtect icon to open the app.
    Screenshot of the GlobalProtect app icon
  2. Tap Disconnect on the Home page when you are finished using the VPN on your device.
    Screenshot of the current connection status details including the disconnect button (highlighted)
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01/29/2026

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This KB Article References:
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This Content Last Updated:
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