If you're planning to use VPN when you're travelling, it's a good idea to try a test run before you go.
Using the computer you're taking on your trip, connect to the Cornell campus VPN or to your departmental VPN. You can complete this test from:
If you need instructions on how to connect, go to the VPN How To page and follow the connection instructions for the operating system you'll be using.
If you can't connect, go to the Troubleshooting page.
VPN outside the United States: If you plan to take VPN out of the country on a computer or plan to download it while abroad, be aware that the US Department of Commerce restricts the export of cryptographic software. Using VPN is illegal in: Cuba, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria.
