Using the GlobalProtect VPN App for Android

Summary

Read this article to install and use the GlobalProtect App on Android mobile devices

Body

  • Go to the Play store and install the GlobalProtect app for your Android device, or use this link.

 

  • Open the app and enter rvpn.bju.edu as the portal address. Tap Connect.

 

  • Multi-factor authentication is enabled for VPN. On the Sign in page, enter your BJU email address and click Next.
  • When prompted, enter your BJU password and click Sign in.
  • Next Verify your identity using one of the authentication methods you have set up. Upon verification, you should be logged in to GlobalProtect.
  • Tap OK to accept the connection request.

 

  • Once the connection is complete, a key icon will appear at the top of the screen to show that the VPN is in use.
  • Tap anywhere outside the “Welcome” message to close the message. The app’s screen should be blue.

 

  • You may now close the app and use your device as usual.
  • When you want to disconnect from the VPN, open the Global Protect app again and tap the green shield button.

 

  • After running the VPN for the first time, it will remember your credentials. When you want to reconnect, open the app and tap the gray shield button.

 

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Article ID: 16608
Created
Tue 10/21/25 11:56 AM
Modified
Thu 10/23/25 11:43 AM