GlobalProtect™

Name: GlobalProtect™
Rating: 4.4 (2483 reviews)
Author: Palo Alto Networks

Secure Network Connection

Free

2.5K Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Business
Developer

Palo Alto Networks
Language

EN
+ 6 More
Size

15
MB

GlobalProtect for iOS connects to a GlobalProtect gateway on a Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewall to allow mobile users to benefit from enterprise security protection. Enterprise administrator can configure the same app to connect in either Always-On VPN, Remote Access VPN or Per App VPN mode. The app automatically adapts to the end user’s location and connects the user to the best available gateway in order to deliver optimal performance for all users and their traffic, without requiring any effort from the user. This allows users to work safely and effectively at locations outside of the traditional office. Before installing this app, please check with your IT department to ensure that your organization has enabled a GlobalProtect gateway subscription on the firewall. Features: Automatic VPN connection using iOS VPN On-Demand Support for BYOD with Remote Access VPN and App Level VPN Automatic discovery of best available gateway Manual gateway selection capability Connection over IPSec or SSL Integration with MDM for easy provisioning Support for changing an expired AD/RADIUS password when the user connects remotely Support for 2 Factor One Time Password based Authentication using RADIUS, SAML Support for other PAN-OS authentication methods, including LDAP, Client Certificates, and Local User Databases Full benefits of the native iOS experience with integrated notifications Capability for enterprises to enable users to use any app securely Requirements: Supported on Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls running PAN-OS 7.1, 8.0, 8.1 and above Requires a GlobalProtect gateway subscription installed on the Palo Alto Networks firewall in order to enable support for GlobalProtect app for iOS. Supported on iOS 10 and later releases

Ratings & Reviews

4.4

out of 5

2.5K Ratings

Please consider bring it to Mac
01/26/2021

Buque24601
I understand this is not intended for Mac OS, but it seems to work reasonably well on my M1 Mac and I like it better than the native Mac version (pkg), which has a HORRIBLE menu bar icon that I cannot remove, even when I am not using the vpn.The only problem I am having with the iOS version is that for some reason, one of the SQL tool I use, Aqua Data Studio, does not seem to connect to VPN. The other tool I use, Azure data studio, works perfectly fine with this version.
Please consider bring it to Mac
01/26/2021

Buque24601

I understand this is not intended for Mac OS, but it seems to work reasonably well on my M1 Mac and I like it better than the native Mac version (pkg), which has a HORRIBLE menu bar icon that I cannot remove, even when I am not using the vpn.The only problem I am having with the iOS version is that for some reason, one of the SQL tool I use, Aqua Data Studio, does not seem to connect to VPN. The other tool I use, Azure data studio, works perfectly fine with this version.
Worst VPN app used
07/08/2020

Big Husky SF
I have used many VPN app over the years, but this one is by far the worst.When you first download it it will connect successfully, but if the connection underneath changes to/away from wifi/cellular you end up in an endless loop of pop up notifications and then messages about not being able to connect to the gateway, as in that moment you have lost wifi or cellular connection. Even if you switch to another VPN profile it forces it back to GP and same spiel.You can only fully uninstall it and then reinstall to get proper connection once again. Just don’t try to turn it off or switch connection type.The Mac and Linux clients are just marginally better , though (just as with mobile) MFA integration (for example with Okta) is extremely painful at best. I love many of this company’s products, but GP ain’t one of them at the moment.

Developer Response
Hi Big Husky,Thanks for your feedback and we regret any inconvenience caused. Please contact your IT admin to log a support ticket with Palo Alto Networks so that we determine the root cause and get this addressed asap.Regards,GlobalProtect Team
Worst VPN app used
07/08/2020

Big Husky SF

I have used many VPN app over the years, but this one is by far the worst.When you first download it it will connect successfully, but if the connection underneath changes to/away from wifi/cellular you end up in an endless loop of pop up notifications and then messages about not being able to connect to the gateway, as in that moment you have lost wifi or cellular connection. Even if you switch to another VPN profile it forces it back to GP and same spiel.You can only fully uninstall it and then reinstall to get proper connection once again. Just don’t try to turn it off or switch connection type.The Mac and Linux clients are just marginally better , though (just as with mobile) MFA integration (for example with Okta) is extremely painful at best. I love many of this company’s products, but GP ain’t one of them at the moment.
Developer Response 09/04/2020
Hi Big Husky,Thanks for your feedback and we regret any inconvenience caused. Please contact your IT admin to log a support ticket with Palo Alto Networks so that we determine the root cause and get this addressed asap.Regards,GlobalProtect Team
It could be better, it could be worse.
10/27/2022

No nickname is good enough.
Perhaps this is not an app issue, but a back-end issue, but the biggest problem I have is that at least in 1 in 10 attempts to connect, the connection process gets stuck and never loads. To fix, I have to force the app closed and try again. Or, alternatively, I try to connect and no matter how many times I confirm through the 2FA, I get asked to confirm again.
It could be better, it could be worse.
10/27/2022

No nickname is good enough.

Perhaps this is not an app issue, but a back-end issue, but the biggest problem I have is that at least in 1 in 10 attempts to connect, the connection process gets stuck and never loads. To fix, I have to force the app closed and try again. Or, alternatively, I try to connect and no matter how many times I confirm through the 2FA, I get asked to confirm again.
Really bad… Do not recommend at all
05/28/2021

Keira090208
I have to use this for school and there is so many problems with this. First of all, It won’t connect half the time, and when it does it goes in and out. This is frustrating because my school set it up so that when the Global Protect isn’t connected, you can’t do anything. And mind you, THIS HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH WIFI OR DATA CONNECTION!!!!! Also, there are times that no MATTER what you do, it won’t connect. Just horrible service and connection. And there’s nothing i can do about it. I am behind on so many assignments now because of this thing so I really DO NOT recommend it. 0 stars.
Really bad… Do not recommend at all
05/28/2021

Keira090208

I have to use this for school and there is so many problems with this. First of all, It won’t connect half the time, and when it does it goes in and out. This is frustrating because my school set it up so that when the Global Protect isn’t connected, you can’t do anything. And mind you, THIS HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH WIFI OR DATA CONNECTION!!!!! Also, there are times that no MATTER what you do, it won’t connect. Just horrible service and connection. And there’s nothing i can do about it. I am behind on so many assignments now because of this thing so I really DO NOT recommend it. 0 stars.