Please refer to the attached PDF for instructions on using VPN to access Finance network drives.
Remote access is not needed for:
- Workday@Penn
- BEN Financials / MarkView
- Concur
- O365, Outlook email, or Outlook webmail
- Sharepoint Cloud sites and document libraries
- PennBox
- Teams and Zoom
- PennFlex Phone
Remote access is only required to access network drives and folders, PARS (Comptroller), OnBase (ORS), Kofax Applications (Disbursements), EP4 (SRFS), Salesforce (SRFS), Pennant/Banner (SRFS student systems), and PennRec Transcripts (OUR).
VPN refers to "Virtual Private Network" and creates the same network access experience as if you were using your computer at the office. Your computer becomes directly connected to the Finance network, allowing you the ability to see and access your network drives and folders.
If you experience any problems, email us at FinanceITS@upenn.edu or call our Help Line at 215.898.4578, M-F, 8:00-5:00.
The Division of Finance does not permit network connections using personal home computing devices or connections that utilize Windows Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). You must be using a Division of Finance issued computer to access the DoF VPN. VPN connections must originate from within the Continental United States. Contact ITS in advance if you are traveling internationally and will require access to Division of Finance network resources.
Download VPN connection instructions below.