Installing GlobalProtect VPN Cli on a Unix env

Installing GlobalProtect VPN CLI on a Unix environment

GlobalProtect is a virtual private network (VPN) solution, developed and maintained by PaloAlto, that provides secure remote access to enterprise resources. It allows users to connect to corporate networks from anywhere in the world, making it a popular choice for businesses with a distributed workforce. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to install GlobalProtect CLI VPN on a Unix-based machine.

Step 1. Download GlobalProtect CLI VPN Client

The first step to installing GlobalProtect CLI VPN on your Unix-based machine is to download the client from the official website. The PaloAlto website usually recommends you to obtain the rpm/tar/deb from your IT Administrator in case you don’t want to go over that, you can google it and find various Universities sharing the installation package with their students (just make sure you get the CLI version).

Step 2: Install GlobalProtect CLI VPN

Client Once you have downloaded the GlobalProtect CLI VPN client, you can install it on your Unix-based machine using the following steps:

  1. Open a terminal window on your Unix-based machine.
  2. Navigate to the directory where you saved the GlobalProtect CLI VPN client.
  3. Extract the contents of the downloaded file using the following command:
tar -xzvf globalprotect_cli_linux.tgz
  1. Change into the newly created directory using the following command:
cd globalprotect_cli_linux
  1. Install the GlobalProtect CLI VPN client using the following command:
sudo ./install.sh

Note: You may be prompted for your system password during the installation process (due to the need of root privileges).

Step 3: Connect to GlobalProtect VPN Now that you have installed the GlobalProtect CLI VPN client, you can connect to your corporate network using the following steps:

  1. Open a terminal window on your Unix-based machine.
  2. Navigate to the directory where you installed the GlobalProtect CLI VPN client.
  3. Run the following command to connect to the GlobalProtect VPN server:
./globalprotect connect --portal <vpn-portal> --username <username>

Note: Replace with the URL or IP address of your corporate VPN portal and with your VPN username.

  1. You will be prompted for your VPN password. Enter it and press Enter.
  2. If the connection is successful, you will see a message indicating that you are connected to the VPN.

In conclusion, installing GlobalProtect CLI VPN on a Unix-based machine is a relatively simple process that can be completed in just a few steps. Once installed, you can easily connect to your corporate network from anywhere in the world, ensuring secure remote access to enterprise resources.