Pulse Secure for Linux

VPN

Before May 1st, 2025, you must download and install the new VPN solution, GlobalProtect, to any computer/laptop you currently use that accesses VU resources via the Ivanti/Pulse Secure VPN. This new VPN solution is necessary to access VU-protected resources/systems/files.

Follow the installation instructions for your operating system at https://www.vanderbilt.edu/cybersecurity/services/vpn/.

Download the Pulse Secure client here.

See the instructions in this document  to install the Pulse client on Linux systems and to run the commands needed to initiate a VPN session.

Server URL: https://vpn.vanderbilt.edu

Please be aware that support for Linux on the SSL VPN is best-effort only.