Goal: This guide will walk you through how to connect to the office VPN that uses multi-factor authentication (MFA) from a Windows computer.
Note: If you have an Apple computer, you will need to follow this guide.
Requirements:
- Your known 4–6 digit numerical pin.
- Your smartphone with Microsoft Authenticator already set up.
- Your computer needs to be already configured to connect to the VPN. If not, please contact us to help get setup.
How to connect to OpenVPN with MFA
- On your computer double click on the OpenVPN client icon.
- You will then see the OpenVPN icon at the bottom right of your computer, double click on that to initiate the connection. The icon will then turn yellow.
- You will then see a prompt for your username and password. Fill in your username and your pin + multi-factor authentication (MFA) code. Use Microsoft Authenticator to get your 6 digit numerical pin. If you are unsure of your username or pin please contact us.
- To get the Randomly Generated key from Microsoft Authenticator open the app on your phone
- Locate the 6 digit code in the app. It will be under the FreeRadius account with your username. Note: If you are curious as to what your username is you can find that right below the words FreeRADIUS.
