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USU VPN Automatic Windows Installer

To simplify the VPN configuration process for Windows users Information Technology has created an auto-configuration file that Windows users may download and run to auto-configure their computer to use the USU VPN Server. 

To download the USU VPN Windows Auto-Configuration Installer select either the .exe (executable) file or the .zip (zipped / compressed) file below.

• USU VPN Windows Installer (.exe)
• USU VPN Windows Installer (.zip)

Note:  The files above are the same.  One file is zipped so it provides a slightly smaller download.

Once you have downloaded the file to your computer complete the following steps to auto-configure the Windows VPN Client:

1. Double click on the file you have downloaded (usuvpn.exe or usuvpn.zip)
   1. If you downloaded the .zip file it will open in another window, double click the usuvpn.exe file contained in that window
2. Click "Yes" on the box that appears asking "Do you want to install the USU VPN Client?"
3. Next, read the license agreement and click "Yes" if you agree and want to continue installing the USU VPN Client.
4. Next, select whether you want to make the USU VPN Client available for all users on your computer or for "My use only"
5. Place a check in the box to add an USU VPN icon to your desktop
   1. Adding the icon to your desktop will make it much easier to launch the USU VPN Client.
6. Next, Click "OK"
7. If your "Network Connections" window opens on your desktop go ahead and close that window.
8. Congratulations!  You have installed the USU VPN Client!

To launch the USU VPN Client:

1. Double click the USU VPN Client icon on your desktop
   1. The icon will be on your desktop if you placed a check mark during the installation as mentioned in step 5 above.
2. Enter your A-Number  (example:  A00123456)
3. Next, enter your Password
   1. If you have forgotten your password you may reset your password by visiting https://password.usu.edu 
4. Next, click the "Connect" button
5. Cobngratulations!  You are now connected to the USU VPN Server at USU.  All information sent across the network / Internet will be encrypted.

If you have any questions or need assistance please contact the IT Service Desk at 797-HELP (4357)