Sometimes you may need to use the university’s internal databases, directories or certain online services from outside the university (e.g., your home directory or SAP). In that case, you need to connect to the university network. For that, you need to establish a secure (encrypted) communication channel, a so-called VPN tunnel. The university offers several options to achieve this.
Quick help
For more advanced use, you are advised to install a genuine VPN client.
Installation instructions for different operating systems.
With a VPN client, your home directory will appear as a network drive on your computer.
Detailed help
Video instruction
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