How to Install NetBird VPN for Students

Introduction

These instructions are for setting up the Palo Alto Global Protect Virtual Private Network (VPN) client on South Dakota Mines student personal and campus computers. Installing and connecting the VPN will enable students to access campus resources and software licensing. These instructions are intended for South Dakota Mines use only.

Environment

Windows 10/11

Instructions

Install Netbird VPN Application

1. Open a web browser and go to the site https://app.netbird.io/install
    
2. Choose the appropriate operating system from the download page and click "Download"
   
   
    
3. Open the Netbird_installer (.exe) file from your downloads folder to start the installation.
   Complete the installation with all the default option. 
    
4. Open the NetBird application from your taskbar tray near the clock.  
   
   
    
5. In the Set up NetBird window, choose "Self-Hosted" and enter "netbird.sdsmt.edu" in the URL field and click "Continue"
   
   
    
6. The NetBird applicaion will open. Toggle the icon in the middle of the application to connect to the vpn.
   
   
    
7. You will be redirected to a web browser to validate your account.  
   
   
    
8. Choose "Continue with Microsoft Entra" in the browser windows and enter your @mines.sdsmt.edu email address and password to connect to the VPN.