VPN

About this service

Description Virtual Private Networking (VPN) allows students, faculty and staff to securely connect to the campus network from anywhere in the world using their Illinois credentials, and access services and resources usually restricted to people on campus.
Other names None listed
Documentation links Download and Set Up the VPN Client | VPN Frequently Asked Questions
Features and tools None listed

Getting and using this service

Who can use the service Undergraduate students
Graduate/Professional students
Faculty/Staff
Retirees
How to get the service Access to the VPN is available to anyone with a campus NetID. VPN clients may be downloaded from go.illinois.edu/vpndownloads
Cost No charge
Usage constraints Three simultaneous connections, 24 hour maximum connection time before user is disconnected and must reconnect.

Support and Hours

How to get help Contact the Technology Services Help Desk by phone (217-244-7000) or by email (consult@illinois.edu)
Training and consulting opportunities None listed
Maintenance hours Maintenance windows are the same as the campus Network. Posted maintenance windows are: 5:30am-7:30am M-F, 5:30am-10:00am Sat, and 5:30-noon Sunday
Lifecycle stage Production
Provided by Technology Services