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If you are using Windows, please refer [[MCLA Remote Access (Windows) | to these instructions instead.]]
==Description==
For various reasons pertaining to security, certain services within the MCLA network are protected from direct access to the Internet. Access to these resources from other networks requires special software to provide a secure “tunnel” from your computer. MCLA employs the use of '''OpenVPN''' with a SSL VPN certificate to provide this function and this document explains how to access, install and use this tool for '''MacOS''' based machines.
=='''Installing the SSL VPN Certificate'''==
*1. Once the VPN Client is installed on your device you will need to login to the '''Remote Access Portal''' to download a certificate file found here : [https://mclautm.mcla.edu Sophos VPN]
*2. At the web page you will need to login using your '''A#''' number (without @mcla.edu) and password or .[https://techhelp.mcla.edu/index.php/Setup_Microsoft_Authenticator_App_for_MCLA_VPN_Access Remember to append the credentials you were provided for One-Time-Password (OTP) to the VPNend of your password].
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*6. Once the download is complete, go back to '''OpenVPN''' and under the '''Import''' menu select the '''From local file''' option. Select the certificate that you just downloaded to finish installation.
=='''Using the VPN'''==
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*2. You will be prompted to login with a username and password. Use your '''A#''' number (without @mcla.edu) and MCLA password . [https://techhelp.mcla.edu/index.php/Setup_Microsoft_Authenticator_App_for_MCLA_VPN_Access Remember to append the One-Time-Password (OTP) to the end of your password] and then hit connect.
'''To Disconnect'''
