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Helpvpn@ucsf Web VPN Service
For users who need to access web based resources or a smaller number of other networked systems (e.g., one file server, or to connect to a desktop using remote control software like Windows Remote desktop or Timbuktu) we recommend our Web VPN system.
The Web (SSL) VPN system is a web based proxy which allows you access to resources on the UCSF computing network.
The UCSF Campus VPN system does not currently suport 64 Bit editions of Windows (XP 64, Visa 64, Server 2003 64) or Mac OS X Leopard (v10.5) for full access to the Campus network. Please check back on this site for an update and planned dates of support.
Web VPN Resources
Web (SSL) VPN Quick Start Mini-Guide
Web (SSL) VPN Users Guide [PDF (application/pdf, 575.7 kB, info)]
To Use the VPN
1. Verify that you have a VPN user ID and password.
The vpn@ucsf systems share the same authentication system. If you already have a VPN account for Traditional VPN (Nortel) service, then you can use that to access SSL VPN service.
Information about requesting a VPN account is here.
Students: Your vpn@ucsf user ID and password are the same as your SAA User ID and PIN.
2. Verify that you are running a current version of Java
The SSL VPN system utilizes Java to connect you to the UCSF computing network. The minimum version of Java supported by the system is Sun Java v1.4.1 or Sun Java 1.4.2, depending on your operating system. You can find out what version of Java you have on your system at the VPN Test Page.
If you find you that your install is not up-to-date, please see our instructions on how to update Java.
3. Connect to the Web (SSL) VPN
Connecting to the vpn@ucsf SSL service is easy. Just follow this URL and login using your VPN User ID and Password (or for students your SAA User ID and PIN). https://vpn.ucsf.edu
Security Recommendations
We recommend a personal firewall for users with security concerns.