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Remote Access (Virtual Private Network [VPN])

Category: Data Networking

Service Description

VPN (Virtual Private Network) is software that provides password-protected access to NYU’s network (NYU-NET) and Internet services from an off-campus location that is as secure as being connected directly to NYU-NET on campus. VPN is required to access some secure NYU services when using a computer outside NYU-NET.

Target Audience

NYU community

Available at the following NYU locations:

Global Sites,New York

How to Request this Service

Download and install the VPN client for your computer at www.nyu.edu/its/nyunet/offcampus/vpn/ (if required for your operating system), then follow the instructions each time you use it to connect from off-campus.

Charge

No charge

Additional Information

http://www.nyu.edu/its/nyunet/offcampus/vpn/