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== About VPN ==
== About VPN ==
For security and privacy reasons, some computing resources are only available when on Swarthmore's campus network and not from any computer on the Internet. Running Virtual Private Network (VPN) software allows users to access these resources when off-campus.  
For security and privacy reasons, some computing resources are only available when on Swarthmore's campus network. Running Virtual Private Network (VPN) software allows users to access these resources when off campus.  


== Installation Instructions ==
== Installation Instructions ==
For more information about VPN and detailed instructions, visit [[VPN and Off-Campus Access|Swarthmore's VPN and Off-Campus Access page]].
For more information about VPN and detailed instructions, visit [[VPN and Off-Campus Access|Swarthmore's VPN and Off-Campus Access page]].

Revision as of 18:09, 7 May 2026

Off-campus access to Swarthmore's network

Faculty, Staff

macOS, Windows, Linux


No

Property Value
Description Off-campus access to Swarthmore's network
Access Faculty, Staff
Platform macOS Windows Linux

About VPN

For security and privacy reasons, some computing resources are only available when on Swarthmore's campus network. Running Virtual Private Network (VPN) software allows users to access these resources when off campus.

Installation Instructions

For more information about VPN and detailed instructions, visit Swarthmore's VPN and Off-Campus Access page.