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1. Using the web browser on your computer, browse to the URL https://vpn.fredonia.eduSUNY Fredonia’s VPN Client.

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2. When you are prompted for your eServices I.D. and password:

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  1. Select from the Fredonia VPN client service drop down the Windows software installation package to download the FortiClient-windows-64-fredonia installation package. 
    NOTE: This software installation package is for 64-bit Windows operating systems. Android and iOS users will need to install this client directly from their app stores. ***NOTE: ALL university owned laptops should have the FortiClient VPN service already installed on the machine.***
    Image RemovedFredonia VPN Client Services dropdown menu giving choices for Windows, Mac, Android, or IOSImage Added

  2. Next, find the FortiClient-windows-64-fredonia installation package and double click the Application file to run the installation. 
    NOTE: You will need local administrative priviledges privileges on the computer you are installing the Fredonia FortiClient-windows-64-fredonia installation package on.
    Windows File Explorer download folder with Forticlient applicationImage Modified

  3. Check that you have read and accept the License Agreement and click Next.
    FortiClient Setup Wizard installation pageImage Modified

  4. Click Next.
    Forticlient Setup Wizard Destination FolderImage Modified

  5. Click Install.
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  6. Click Finish.
    Completed FortiClient Setup Wizard Finish Setup optionImage Modified
  7. Find the FortiClient application and double click on it to open it.
    Windows Desktop page with FortiClient revealed in the search menuImage Modified
  8. Log in the Fredonia VPN by entering your eServices User I.D. and password then selecting Connect.
    FortiClient Console sign in page asking for company name, username, and passwordImage Modified

  9. Find the Remote Desktop Connection application and double click on it to open it.
    Windows Desktop page with FortiClient in the search menuImage Modified

  10. Click Show Options.
    Remote Desktop Connection panel asking for computer details, Username, and a button to connectImage Modified

  11. Setup a Remote Desktop Protocol session to your Fredonia computer workstation. Click Save As... to create a shortcut to the connection on your desktop.
     NOTE: Your eServices account will need to be added to the Remote Desktop Users group on your Fredonia computer workstation. 
    Remote Desktop Connection Tab with General Settings Tab and connection button at the bottomImage ModifiedWindows File Explorer Save As menu. Saving to desktop under file name Fredonia RDPImage Modified

  12. Click Connect.
    Remote Desktop Connection panel in General Settings. Username and Computer sections are filled with Computer names and the users computer name.Image Modified

  13. Once you have ended your session, you can get back in the next time by simply double clicking on the shortcut you created after logging into the VPN Service.
    Windows Desktop Page with FortiClient installedImage Modified

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