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 The [[https://rug.topdesk.net/tas/public/ssp/content/detail/service?unid=f4c53f8827c54588b267c5f267367505|UG provides two VPNs]]: The [[https://rug.topdesk.net/tas/public/ssp/content/detail/service?unid=f4c53f8827c54588b267c5f267367505|UG provides two VPNs]]:
-  * **SafeNet VPN**: For using secure internet through the UG network. This VPN connection is additionally encrypted and suitable for non-trusted environment. +  * **GlobalProtect (SafeNet VPN)**: For using secure internet through the UG network. This VPN connection is additionally encrypted and suitable for non-trusted environments. 
   * **RDP VPN**:  For making a secure connection with a PC in the UG network through the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). Its main purpose is for accessing UG workstations via RDP (see below).   * **RDP VPN**:  For making a secure connection with a PC in the UG network through the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). Its main purpose is for accessing UG workstations via RDP (see below).
  
-The basic steps to get a VPN connection running are:+The basic steps to get a VPN connection running are as follows:
   - Install the UG-provided VPN client on your local machine   - Install the UG-provided VPN client on your local machine
   - Configure it with one of the UG-provided VPN addresses   - Configure it with one of the UG-provided VPN addresses
   - Connect using your UG credentials   - Connect using your UG credentials
  
-After that, your IP address will be chosen from the IP range of the university, which will allow you to access certain UG services whose access is restricted to UG IPs, for example the [[rdms:start|Research Data Management System (RDMS)]]. +For a more detailed explanation on how to connect to the VPN, please reference the .pdf guides provided on [[https://rug.topdesk.net/services/app/ssp/knowledge/d3a2cd75-1de3-400e-8acc-cd575633afbb|this IRIS page]]. 
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 +Once you are connected to the VPN, your IP address will be chosen from the IP range of the university, which will allow you to access certain UG services whose access is restricted to UG IPs, for example the [[rdms:start|Research Data Management System (RDMS)]]. 
  
 The IRIS portal provides an [[https://rug.topdesk.net/tas/public/ssp/content/detail/service?unid=f4c53f8827c54588b267c5f267367505|overview]] on how to install and set up the VPN on different operating systems. The IRIS portal provides an [[https://rug.topdesk.net/tas/public/ssp/content/detail/service?unid=f4c53f8827c54588b267c5f267367505|overview]] on how to install and set up the VPN on different operating systems.
  
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