Download the Pulse Secure Client. Download the Pulse Secure Client for Mac from the Smith Software site. Scroll down to the Misc. Double-click the plusev5.pkg to start the install. Accept the defaults and if prompted, enter for your username and password to install new software. Restart your computer. I have installed Pulse Secure VPN utility version 5.2.5 and it automatically opens at startup. Unfortunately, the app doesn't behave like any other, i.e., I cannot disable it through:System Prefe. Download Pulse Secure app for Android. Connect to work with Pulse Secure for Android,an all in one BYOD and VPN client. Pulse Secure Desktop Client 5.2. Pulse Secure Desktop Client 5.1. Junos Pulse 5.0 for Windows.
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The PittNet VPN (Pulse Secure) service is available to all students, faculty, staff, and sponsored accounts to securely access unrestricted and restricted resources. The service encrypts traffic and makes it look as if the user's computer is on the University's network.
Students, faculty, staff, and sponsored accounts can download the Pulse Secure client from software.pitt.edu, the Apple App Store (iOS), the Google Play store (Android), and the Chrome Webstore.
Key Benefits
- Access to On-Campus Resources: Securely access unrestricted and restricted resources through a virtual private network (VPN).
- Access to University Network Security: Encrypts all network traffic and makes it look as if the user is on the University's network, regardless of geographic location.
- Privacy Protection: Use for added safety and confidentiality for public and private network connections.

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Pulse Secure Roles

Pulse Secure Roles are essential when connecting to University resources while on or off campus. Before using PittNet VPN, you must first request a Pulse Secure role through one of these methods:
- For unrestricted, on-campus resources, request access to the Default Network Connect Role, contact the Pitt IT Help Desk and then the case will be routed to Pitt IT Security to be processed.
- For departmentally restricted, on-campus resources, request access by contacting that department’s Responsibility Center Account Administrators. Responsibility Center Account Administrators work with Pitt IT Security to set up Pulse Secure Roles for their departments.
Note: If you are unsure about which Responsibility Center Account Administrators to contact, contact the Pitt IT Help Desk.
Access Library Resources Via EZProxy
The University of Pittsburgh Library System and the University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences Library System resources are unrestricted, on-campus resources. Unrestricted, off-campus access to these resources is available via EZProxy to any current Pitt students, faculty, and staff. See either www.library.pitt.edu and www.hsls.pitt.edu for more information about this method of access. Any Pulse Secure role may be used to access these library resources, but its use is not necessary.
Requirements
Connections through Pulse Secure Require:
- A University of Pittsburgh student, faculty, staff, or sponsored account is required for Pulse Secure connections.
Note: You must have registered a device for multifactor authentication before you can establish a secure connection. To request a sponsored account, follow these guidelines. - Pulse Secure Roles are required for Pulse Secure Connections.
- The Pulse client is required. It can be obtained via the Software Download Service. An app is available from software.pitt.edu, the Apple App Store (iOS), the Google Play store (Android), and the Chrome Webstore.
- Pulse Secure establishes a connection from devices to the University's network by first verifying the device as a trusted device. Through such a Health Check, Pulse Secure reviews configuration settings on devices each time it connects. If the requirements are not met, the device's connection through Pulse Secure is denied. To pass the Health Check, devices must meet the following criteria:
- A supported, up-to-date operating system:
- Macintosh, Linux, Android, iOS, and Windows Phone automatically pass the Health Check.
- Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 with Microsoft Automatic Software Update turned on, so you can receive the latest security patches.
- A supported, up-to-date Anti-Virus Application is required.
Note: Connections through Pulse Secure cannot be guaranteed if the Operating System is either no longer supported or lacks a supported, up to date Anti-Virus Application.Antivirus Tools (Products and Versions) Compatible with the Health Check
The vendor of the PittNet VPN Service confirms that each of the following antivirus products will also pass the Health Check:
- AVG Antivirus
- AVG Internet Security
- AVG Internet Security Business Edition
- BitDefender Total Security
- BitDefender Antivirus Free Edition
- Emisoft
- Avast! Free Antivirus
- ESET
- Forticlient
- McAfee AntiVirus Plus
- McAfee Endpoint Security
- McAfee Internet Security
- McAfee LiveSafe
- McAfee Total Protection
- McAfee VirusScan
- Microsoft Defender
- Microsoft Forefront Client Security
- Microsoft Security Essentials
- Norton 360
- Norton AntiVirus
- Norton Internet Security
- Sophos Endpoint Security and Control
- Sophos Home
- TrendMicro
- VIPRE Internet Security
- VIPRE Business Process
- Webroot
- Windows Defender
Connecting with Pulse Secure
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The following information is used when connecting with Pulse Secure:
- Open Pulse Secure.
- Click the plus ('+') button and Add A Connection with the following settings:
- Connection Type: Policy Secure (UAC) or Connect Secure (VPN)
- Connection Name: This is a personal choice to label the Connection Profile.
- Server URL: Enter sremote.pitt.edu
Note: UPMC users enter sremote.pitt.edu/upmc.
- Click Add to create the connection profile.
Note: To make connecting to different systems easier, you can add additional profiles if you need them. - Click Connect, then read the Pre Sign-In Notification.
- Click Proceed, then provide the following:
- Username: Enter your Pitt username
- Password: Enter your Pitt password
- Click Connect. Per the PreSign-In Notification, enter one of the following Secondary Passwords: PUSH, PHONE, SMS, a One-Time Passcode, or a 24-Hour Bypass Code.
- Click Connect to authenticate with Duo.
- Choose a Pulse Secure Role, then click Connect.
Note: If all of the requirements are met, the connection is secure and complete and connecting to on-campus resources should now be possible. - When you are finished accessing University resources, please end your Pulse Secure connection.
Set Up a Profile
- Open the Pulse Secure app.
- Enter sremote.pitt.edu.
Note: UPMC users enter sremote.pitt.edu/upmc. - Tap Submit
- Add a Connection Profile with the following settings:
- Connection Name: This is a personal choice to label the Connection Profile.
- Server URL: Enter sremote.pitt.edu
Note: UPMC users enter sremote.pitt.edu/upmc.
Note: To make connecting to different systems easier, you can add additional profiles if you need them. - Tap Add or Save, then choose Allow to 'Add VPN Configurations,' if prompted.
- Tap Connect, then read the Pre Sign-In Notification.
- Tap Proceed, then provide the following:
- Username: Enter your Pitt username
- Password: Enter your Pitt password
- Sign in:
- Android Users: Tap Sign In, then authenticate with Duo.
- iOS Users: Tap Click here if you need to enter a second factor passcode. Provide the Duo Passcode per the Pre Sign-In Notification—PUSH, PHONE, SMS, a One-Time Passcode, or a 24-Hour Bypass Code. Tap Sign In.
- When you are finished accessing University resources, please end your Pulse Secure connection.
- Open the VPN settings from the System tray menu.
- Click Pulse Secure or the “+” Button to add a Connection Profile with the following settings:
- Name: This is a personal choice to label the Connection Profile.
- URL: Enter sremote.pitt.edu
Note: UPMC users enter sremote.pitt.edu/upmc.
- Click Save to create the Connection Profile.
Note: To make connecting to different systems easier, you can add additional profiles if you need them. - Open the VPN settings from the system tray menu and click the Connection Name created in step 2. Provide the following credentials:
- Username: Enter your Pitt username
- Password: Enter your Pitt password
- Click Continue. Per the Pre Sign-In Notification, enter the Secondary Credential password—PUSH, PHONE, SMS, a One-Time Passcode, or a 24-Hour Bypass Code.
Click Continue, then authenticate with Duo.
- Choose a Pulse Secure Role, then click Continue.
Note: If all of the requirements are met, the connection is secure and complete. Connecting to on-campus resources should now be possible.
- When you are finished accessing University resources, please end your Pulse Secure connection.
INSTALLING THE PULSE SECURE VPN CLIENT ON A MAC

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Temporarily change your security preferences.
Before you can install the Pulse Secure client, you must temporarily change your Security preferences:
- Click the Apple Menu and choose System Preferences, then Security & Privacy.
- Click the padlock icon and enter your computer password.
Note: If you are using a Smith-owned Mac that is bound to AD, enter your network password.
- On the General tab, change the Allow apps downloaded from: setting to App Store and identified developers.
- Leave the Security & Privacy window open for now.
Download the Pulse Secure Client.
- Download the Pulse Secure Client for Mac from the Smith Software site. Scroll down to the Misc. section.
- Double-click the pluse_v5.......pkg to start the install.
- Accept the defaults and if prompted, enter for your username and password to install new software.
- Restart your computer.
Configure a Connection to Smith
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- Open Pulse Secure. A Pulse Secure icon (a fancy S for Secure) will appear in the top menu bar.
- From the Connection Bar, click the plus-sign to add a connection.
- The Type of Connection should read: Policy Secure (UAC) or Connect Secure (VPN)
- In the Name field, enter a name for your Profile (for example, Smith).
- In the Server URL field, enter vpn.smith.edu
- Click Add to save the profile.
- Click connect and login with your Smith username and password (do not include the @smith.edu to the username)
- You will be prompted to input a Secondary Password. This is to indicate the authentication method you want Duo to use. For a push to the Duo App enter Push, to have Duo call you enter Phone. For more information on this step please follow these instructions.
You are now using the Pulse Secure for a secure connection back to Smith.
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Restore your Security preferences.
Return to the Security & Privacy window you modified in Part 1 to restore your previous settings:
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- Change the Allow apps downloaded from: setting to Mac App Store and identified developers.
- Click the padlock icon to save your changes and prevent further changes.
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