Who can use the campus VPN?

The campus VPN is available to all Warwick staff and students with an ITS Account who have a genuine need to use it, for example to access specific services securely.

Campus VPN users must abide by the University's Acceptable Use Policy. Please note that this policy prohibits the use of the VPN to circumvent blocks on internet content, such as Google products or certain social media platforms, in place in other countries.

How do I get access to the campus VPN?

• To request access, please complete the Help Desk self-service formLink opens in a new window. If you are an undergraduate or taught postgraduate you need to ask your course tutor to request access on your behalf, stating the reason for the request and listing the software and/or applications you need to access.
• You will be required to confirm your identity through a set of security questions. Once your responses have been validated and your request approved (dependent on the reasons provided), you will be granted access.

How do I install and use the campus VPN?

• If you are a staff member or postgraduate researcher, please follow the instructions on How to get and use the Campus VPN.
• If you are an undergraduate or taught postgraduate, please see the Connecting to VPN - Helpdesk leaflet
• For more information see our FAQs.