Connecting to a Virtual Private Network (VPN) provides users access to network resources from an off-campus location.  Follow these steps to set-up the Microsoft VPN on your computer.  click Start type VPN select VPN Settings select Add VPN connection enter the following information: VPN Provider - Windows (built-in) Connection Name - MSTATE VPN Server name or address for Faculty and Staff - vpn2.minnesota.edu  VPN type - Automatic Type of sign-in info - User name and password User name (optional) -  leave blank Password (optional) -  leave blank uncheck Remember my sign-in info click Save Browse our Services Submit a Service Request Contact Us