I already have a VPN client on my PC; can I use the Creighton VPN client as well?

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Questions regarding the Creighton Virtual Private Network (VPN)

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While it may be technically possible to install and use multiple VPN client on a single PC, IT does not recommend doing so. VPN clients interact with an operating system’s network components, and can conflict with one another if multiple brands are installed. By default, Palo Alto’s GlobalProtect VPN client (the client used by Creighton) will uninstall any other VPN client that is installed on the PC prior to installing itself.

 

 

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Article ID: 175
Created
Thu 10/26/23 3:47 PM
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Wed 10/15/25 1:56 PM

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