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# Connect to Skynet VPN
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## Linux
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1. Install [openfortivpn], its available in many distros repositories, it also has instructions for building from source
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2. Run ```sudo openfortivpn ulssl.ul.ie:443 -u <studentmail here> -p "<password for studentmail>" --saml-login --trusted-cert 22edd86cce8a4d46591f0f8b63f388b98d9abc8a2eb4cd684c85172be066bac2```
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3. Click link in terminal and verify through browser
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4. Should now be on the vpn - can be tested with ```ssh <skynet username>@cadie.skynet.ie```
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## Windows
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1. Install [FortiClient VPN-only][windows-forticlient].
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2. Create a new profile with teh following values:
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| Field | Value |
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| Gateway | ``ulssl.ul.ie`` |
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| Port | ``443`` |
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| Enable SSO | Ticked |
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| External browser | Ticked |
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3. Connect
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* A browser window will open up.
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4. Login using your UL ``email``/``password``.
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[openfortivpn]: https://github.com/adrienverge/openfortivpn
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[windows-forticlient]: https://www.fortinet.com/support/product-downloads#vpn
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