This article documents the process of installing and configuring FortiClient for VPN on Mac. This process only needs to be done the first time you use VPN on a machine. 

FortiClient VPN is pre-installed on KU staff devices. 

Note: ARM-based computing devices are not compatible with FortiClient. This includes some Microsoft Surface models and newer laptops using Snapdragon processors. 

Installing FortiClient VPN

1. Visit FortiNet’s website to download the FortiClient VPN application. 
   
2. Click the Download button below the Apple logo to start the download. Be sure you are downloading the FortiClient VPN (there are other similarly named applications on this site)
   
   
   
3. Run the installer that downloads. The Forticlient installer will show up in a separate window (Box icon below). Double click to start the installer, then click Open.
   
   

   
   

   
   

   Click Continue and when prompted, click on License Agreement to view the license, then Yes, I have read and accept and click Next and Continue to install the VPN.   

Configuring FortiClient VPN

The following steps explain how to configure the FortiClient VPN for use with KU's network. These steps will only have to be completed once. 

1. Open the FortiClient VPN application on your computer. 
2. Check the box to accept the technical support agreement, then click I Accept. 
3. Click Configure VPN.
4. Configure a new VPN connection using the following settings:
   
   

The FortiClient VPN is now configured to access the Kutztown University network and you’re ready to sign in. Enter your KU login information and click Connect. 

• Faculty & Staff – Login with your KU email (with @kutztown.edu) and password. You’ll also need to respond to Microsoft Authenticator to confirm your login.