CWRU Virtual Private Network (VPN) Client Software
OpenVPN replaced FortiClient effective March 2026. Service for FortiClient ends on May 31, 2026.
OpenVPN is for CWRU Students, Faculty, and Staff only
This service provides remote users with secure VPN connections to the campus network via an SSL encrypted tunnel. OpenVPN requires users to authenticate using Duo Security in order to establish a VPN connection to the university network. If you have not already enrolled in Duo Security, visit https://webapps.case.edu/duo/
OpenVPN Connect is installed on university-managed computers. For initial setup and use, refer to the step-by-step guides located here.