Windows: How to set up VPN remote access

This page gives detailed instructions about how to set up a secure connection to the University of Konstanz network.

Requirements:

  • Full protection for your computer
  • A valid university account

1. Protecting your computer

To protect your computer from being infected with viruses, you should use an active firewall, install all Windows updates and keep your anti-virus software updated. More information about device security

2. Installing the eduVPN client

  1. Download the programme
  2. Start the download installer with elevated rights by right-klicking on it and choosing 'Run as Administrator'.
  3. You might receive a warning that the app is not a trustworthy one from the Windows app store. Please click to install the programme anyway.

3. Starting the eduVPN client

Open the eduVPN client and search for "University Konstanz". Select "University Konstanz" in the field "Institute Access" (please do not choose "Secure Internet Access", as this will result in an error message at the next step!).

4. Login

The Shibboleth login window will open in your browser.

Please enter your university login information ("firstname.lastname" without "@uni-konstanz.de" and password).

    5. Approving use of the client

    After logging in via Shibboleth, you will need to approve use of the eduVPN client.

    After giving your approval, you can close the browser window.

    6. Connecting via VPN

    To connect via VPN, open the eduVPN client and click on the eduvpn.uni-konstanz.de server. If the connection is not established automatically, simply use the slider to connect manually.

    The slider will appear green once you are connected.

    7. Ending the connection

    1. To end the connection, please open the eduVPN client. It is displayed by default in the area at the bottom right of your screen next to the time.
    2. Use the slider to disconnect, and it will appear grey afterwards to indicate that the connection has ended.