Use of some of the university’s online services is limited to the university network for licence-related reasons. These services include the databases and e-papers offered by the library. If the services need to be used on computers outside the university network, it is only possible by establishing a secure connection between the home computer and the university server. The most common technology for establishing the connection is VPN.
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OpenVPN on university computers
OpenVPN has been installed in a centralised manner on all university laptops.
OpenVPN on home computers
To install OpenVPN on a home computer, first install the OpenVPN software and then the HY-VPN configuration file available from the Download Centre.
- OpenVPN on Windows 10 computers
- OpenVPN on Linux computers
- OpenVPN on Mac computers (Tunnelblick)
- OpenVPN on Android devices
Also remember these
You do not always needs a separate program for establishing a secure connection. A browser-based connection is sufficient in some cases.
- VDI remote desktop in the address vdi.helsinki.fi
- (Helpdesk instructions in the chapter The computer has no Horizon Client / home computer).
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