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Please note that you will need to restart your machine to complete the installation process.

1. Visit the Brandeis software store to download the Pulse Secure Connect VPN client for Windows.

2. Select Add to Cart.

3. Click Checkout.

4. Click Download.

5. Click on the software installer from your browser or browse to your 'download' folder.

6. Double-click the installer file and click Run.

7. When prompted, select Next to begin the installation process.

8. Click Yes if prompted by Windows User Access Control to allow the installation.

9. Click Finish to complete setup.

10. Restart your computer.

After you installed the software, you will need to configure the VPN connection.

1. Open the Pulse Secure application. There are two ways to access Pulse Secure - locate the icon in the Windows task bar (option 1), or start typing "Pulse Secure" in the search bar (option 2).

2. Click the "+" (plus) sign to create a new connection

3. Set Type: Policy Secure (UAC) or Connect Secure (VPN).

4. Set Server URL: https://vpn.brandeis.edu.

5. Set an approrpriate name like "Brandeis VPN", then click Add.

1. Launch the Pulse Secure client on your off-campus computer (locate the icon in the Windows task bar  or start typing "Pulse Secure" in the search bar (see options above). Choose Connect.

2. Enter your Brandeis credentials (username and password).

3. Follow the prompts for two-factor authentication.

4. When you are successfully connected to Brandeis VPN, you will see 'connected' in the Pulse Secure application or when hovering over the task bar icon.

Click on the application window and click Disconnect. Alternately, right-click the system tray icon, select the VPN connection, and click Disconnect.