VPN: Download macOS VPN Client Configuration Files (Non-MiWorkspace / Personal Devices)

Notes:

  • This documentation provides VPN configurations for unmanaged or personal devices (e.g., research users or bring-your-own-device users).
  • If you use a U-M managed device (e.g. MiWorkspace or Izzy), VPN software and profiles are already configured for you. For help connecting to the VPN on a managed device, please contact the ITS Service Center. If you use MiWorkspace with a Mac, see instructions to connect to UMVPN for MiWorkspace managed Macs.
  • With the exception of Conference Participant/Short Term Guest (Type 3) sponsored accounts, sponsored affiliates can use the VPN.

Download the macOS Configuration Files

  1. Select the appropriate VPN client for your university role.
  1. Click Profiles from your Mac System Preferences.
  2. Select UMVPN Profiles with... under Downloaded and click Install.

Screen showing UMVPN Profiles with Duo Push

  1. Click Continue in the dialog box.
  2. Enter your uniquname and UMICH password in the corresponding fields and click Next.

Screen showing Enter Settings for UMVPN Profiles with Duo Push

  1. It will ask you to enter your uniquname and UMICH password again for the second profile then click Install.
  2. Enter your Mac password and click OK.

Profiles popup requesting user verification

 

Connect Using the VPN

Important You must have a network connection to connect via the VPN.

Before connecting to the UMVPN for the first time, open System Settings and set the VPN to show in your Mac’s menu bar. 

macOS 13 Ventura and later

  1. Click the Apple menu and select System Settings.
  2. Click Control Center.
  3. Under the Menu Bar Only section, click the drop-down menu next to VPN and select Show in Menu Bar.

Control Center window showing steps 2 and 3.

The VPN icon is added to your menu bar (see Connecting to the UMVPN).

Connecting to the UMVPN

  1. Click the VPN icon in the Menu Bar.
  2. Select the UMVPN connection to which you want to connect.
    UMVPN connection dropdown showing options
  3. You will be sent an automatic push, and you will need to use Duo two-factor authentication to accept.

Note: There is no notification on the machine from where the Duo push was sent. You will only be shown as Connecting… while it is waiting for you to complete the Two-Factor Authentication.

If you want to connect using a different Duo method, refer to Duo and Append Mode.

Last Updated
Wednesday, September 27, 2023