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FortiClient Installation - MacOS

  1. Open a web browser of your choice, go to URL https://www.fortinet.com/support/product-downloads#vpn, and scroll down to section "FortiClient VPN"
  2. Download MacOS client as shown below
  3. Start the installation by executing the downloaded file
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Depending upon the browser you are using; the program will download in one of the sections below.
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  • Double click "FortiClientUpdate" icon once the downloaded file is open, in order to start the installation process.
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  • Click the "Open" button below once it appears.
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  • Wait for the FortiClient VPN program to download and then the button "Install" will appear; press "Install".
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  • Press "Continue".
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  • Press "Continue".
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  • Press "Agree".
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  • Press "Install"
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  • Enter your local computer password to start the installation process.
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  • Press "Close"
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  • Find icon "FortiClient" under your Launchpad and press it.
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  1. Check the mark to acknowledge
  2. Press "I Accept"
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  • Select "Configure VPN"
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  1. Select "SSL-VPN"
  2. Enter "connect.alliant.edu" as a Connection Name
  3. Enter "connect.alliant.edu" as a Remote gGateway
  4. Check the mark "Customize Port" and enter "8443" as custom port number
  5. Check the mark for "Enable Single Sign On (SSO) for VPN Tunnel
  6. Press "Save"
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  • Press "SAML Login"
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  • Sign in using your Alliant email address.
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  • Enter your Alliant email password.
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  • Approve the sign in request the way you usually do; either via an authenticator, text message, phone call, etc.
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  • Click "Yes".
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Once connected, you'll see a screen similar to the one below and an indication on your status bar for being connected.
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