GTIIT VPN off-campus network access For Authorized Partners

If you are authorized to use the GTIIT VPN, please follow the steps below to configure the connection.

  1. Visit https://outlook.office365.com by entering your username (with @gtiit.edu.cn)


  2. Enter the one-time password provided


  3. hen you are prompted More information required after you entered the correct password, click Next.


  4. You can use your smartphone to receive SMS code for verification, select I want to set up a different method

  5. Select Phone


  6. Select China (+86) and enter your phone number, click Next to receive and enter the verification code. This way we set up a secure verification method to protect our account. If you didn't receive the message, it's probably going into Junk message, get it there and unblock this sender.

  7. Enter the 6-digit verification code sent to your phone, click Next


  8. Click Next when you see the following page


  9. You will be asked to create a name for App password. Create a name then click Next, save the App password somewhere just in case it might be needed in future. 

  10. Phone number has been set up okay, click Done


  11. You will be prompted to reset a new password here, click Sign in


  12. You have no email service for your account so the following error is expected.

  13. Now Download and Install Pulse Secure from IT OneDrive Share (Strongly recommended). 
    If you are running a Mac, please download it via  [MacOS] ivanti secure access.dmg or  [MacOS] PulseSecure.dmg, you will be asked to enter your GTIIT account in the format of username@gtiit.edu.cn

  14. After successfully installing Pulse Secure, please open Pulse Secure software, and click “+” to create a new connection.


  15. Fill in GTIIT VPN and Server URL https://sslvpn.gtiit.edu.cn/sso, then click Add >> Connect.


  16. For the first-time connection, you will be asked to verify the network certificate, tick the checkbox of Save settings, then Connect. Regarding the mentioned certificate chain, you can also simply copy and paste the link https://sslvpn.gtiit.edu.cn/sso via your web browser and then check the certificate it used.

  17. A new window pops up. Enter your GTIIT email account (with @gtiit.edu.cn suffix) and password. You will be asked for second verification (SMS text or Authenticator). 


  18. It will show Connected shortly if you input the correct credentials.


  19. The connection has now been established.

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Some Android device models in China may no longer be compatible with the Pulse Secure app. You can try using Ivanti Secure to see if it works: Get GTIIT VPN Connected with Ivanti Secure on Android Devices
Alternatively, you can use an iOS device or a computer to access the GTIIT VPN connection. 

When using the VPN, remember that your device is on the GTIIT campus network and you are responsible for all activities. Disconnect from GTIIT as soon as you are finished.
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