How-To: Collect Logs from the GlobalProtect VPN client

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Last updated: May 20, 2020 by Alex MarkessinisVersion comment

If you experience issues while using the GlobalProtect VPN the IT Department will need the log files to help troubleshoot the issue.

Here's how it's done

Log in to the VPN

Connect to the VPN using your Sage Credentials. For information on how to log into the VPN please see this guide.

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Open the Settings

In the top right-hand corner of the GlobalProtect VPN client there are three horizontal lines stacked on top of one another. Click this icon and a small menu will show up. Click on Settings to open up the settings pane.

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Click on the Troubleshooting Tab

In this new window click on the Troubleshooting tab. 

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Capture the logs

Click the Collect Logs button. This will then save the log file to C:\Users\<your username>\GlobalProtectLogs.zip

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You'll see a progress bar. Click "Open Folder" once the dialog says "Finished" In the folder locate the zip file (GlobalProtectLogs.zip).

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Submit a service request

Take the zipped log file and create a new service request at https://sc.sage.edu. Attach the log files to your service request so that the IT Department can analyze the logs and troubleshoot the issue.

Wrapping up

This article has demonstrated how to capture logs from the GlobalProtect VPN client. These logs will allow the IT Department to better troubleshoot and resolve your issue.

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