VPN connection

A VPN connection makes it possible to get direct access to the University's network for example the E-resources of the National Library.

Snara can be used without a VPN by signing into your Ugla account, press "Meira", "Innskráning" and choose "Innskrá með Microsoft".

This service is only meant to be used for restricted websites like the aforementioned.

Please note that hotels often block the use of VPN services on their networks.

Set up instructions

  1. Download GlobalProtect 64-bit through vpn.hi.is. Sign in using your university email (username@hi.is) and password if prompted.
  2. Open the file. It should be located in your downloads folder.
  3. Click on "Next":
    VPN Windows
  4. Click on "Next" again:
    VPN Windows
  5. Finish the installation by pressing "Next":
    VPN Windows
  6. Once the application has been installed it can be found in the bottom right corner. It might be hidden under the arrow.
    Click on the icon 🌍︎:
    VPN Windows
  7. Select "Get Started":
    VPN Windows
  8. Type vpn.hi.is under "Portal" and click on "Connect":
    VPN Windows
  9. Now you only need to sign in to your university account to connect the VPN:

The VPN is disconnected by clicking on the three lines ☰ and selecting "Disconnect":

VPN Windows

  1. Download GlobalProtect for Mac through vpn.hi.is. Sign in using your university email (username@hi.is) and password if prompted.
  2. Open the file. It should be located in your downloads folder.
  3. click on "Continue":
    VPN MacOS
  4. Click on continue again:
    VPN MacOS 1
  5. Now select "Install":
    VPN MacOS 1
  6. Enter the computer authentication:
    VPN MacOS 1
  7. Select "Move to Bin":
    VPN MacOS
  8. The GlobalProtect  🌍︎  app will now appear on the menu bar in the top right corner. Click on the icon and select "Get Started":
    VPN MacOS 1
  9. Type vpn.hi.is under "Portal":
    VPN MacOS 1
  10. Now you only need to sign in to your university account to connect to the VPN:
    VPN MacOS

The VPN is disconnected by clicking "Disconnect":

VPN MacOS

  1. Go to "Settings and Networks".
  2. Click on "+" under VPN.
  3. Name the VPN connection. Click on "VPN Protocol" and select "Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect"
  4. The gateway is vpn.hi.is
  5. Click on "Connect".
  6. A new window will open momentarily where you sign in with your university email and password.
  7. Select "Yes".
  8. Select "Connect" again and then "Login". You may need to click on it 1-3 times before the VPN connects.

  1. Download GlobalProtect through the App Store and then open the app.
  2. Here we recommend accepting status notifications for the VPN (for example if the VPN loses the connection):
    VPN IOS 1
  3. Accept the terms of service.
  4. Type vpn.hi.is under "Address":
    VPN IOS 1
  5. Authorize GlobalProtect to create a VPN connection:
    VPN IOS 1
  6. Enter the phone's authentication:
    VPN IOS 1
  7. Sign in to your university account to connect to the VPN:
    VPN IOS 1
  8. The device is now connected to the VPN.
    VPN IOS

The VPN is disconnected by clicking on the center or by selecting the three lines ☰ and then selecting"Disconnect":

VPN Android

  1. Download "GlobalProtect" through the Play Store and then open it.
  2. Accept the terms of service by pressing "OK":
    VPN Android
  3. Here we recommend accepting status notifications for the VPN (for example if the VPN loses the connection):
    VPN Android 2 engl
  4. Type vpn.hi.is under "Address":
    VPN Android
  5. Sign in to your university account to connect to the VPN.
  6. Authorize GlobalProtect to create a VPN connection:
    VPN Android
  7. The device is now connected to the VPN:
    VPN Android

The VPN is disconnected by clicking on the center or by selecting the three lines ☰ and then selecting"Disconnect":

VPN Android