VPN Access

IT Services & Support offers a Virtual Private Network (VPN) for faculty and staff who require access to campus resources from off-campus locations. This provides a secure connection for privileged access to systems in the Butte College network.

Common uses of the VPN include access to Colleague, SARS, Reports Server, district file share folders & other Butte College internal applications.

All users with new access will need to submit a VPN access
request form to usersupportservices@cskz58.com.

Download the VPN request form here

Instructions for downloading and installing GlobalProtect VPN

(It is highly recommended to use Chrome or Firefox)

1) Go to the following website to download the vpn client:

gp.cskz58.com

Most Windows users will download the 64-bit version of this software.

2) Once downloaded, run the installer.

3) Read and follow the prompts for installation.

Please be patient, it may take several minutes to complete.

4) Once installed, a new icon will appear as shown in the pics below.

Click on the icon to open the VPN client software.

VPN Icon on Windows:

VPN Icon on Mac:

5) Click on "Get Started" icon.

6) Then enter gp.cskz58.com as Portal and click "Connect".

This will open Portal Guard where you will enter your Butte E-mail and Password and then verify with two factor.

7) After Portal Guard verification, the connection should be established.  Remember to disconnect from the VPN when you no longer need it.