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VPN Installation Guide: Chromebook (2 Steps)

Step 1: Download Ivanti Secure Access Client

Requires Chrome OS 103 or higher. — What version of Chrome do I have?

Step 2: Configure Ivanti Secure Access to Connect to the Library VPN

  1. After installing Ivanti Secure Access from the play store, select the status area located on the far right side of your Chromebook shelf.
  2. Select the Ivanti Secure Access app to launch it.


  3. Enter “vpn.library.ucdavis.edu” as the URL and select Connect.


  4. Enter the following connection name then select Add.
    Connection Name: Library VPN (or another name of your choosing)


  5. Select the triple dot menu icon and select Connect.


  6. After reading the notice, select Proceed.

  7. Enter your UC Davis email address and select Next.

  8. Enter your UC Davis email address and password, then select Sign in.

  9. A Duo challenge will come up, answer the challenge using your preferred method, such as push or entering a code.
  10. If the following message comes up, select OK.

  11. The Ivanti Secure Access client will then show as connected.


Congratulations, you are now connected to the library VPN and have access to all of the library’s online resources!