# C-UM-SubcontratorVPN_Project_EN

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##### **Object:** Connect to the VPN and Access Project Files
##### **Description**
This guide explains how to set up your account, install the VPN client, and access project files for the first time.
##### **Steps**
1.  Open a web browser in "InPrivate" or "Incognito" mode and navigate to `https://myaccount.microsoft.com`.
2.  Authenticate with the credentials provided by the IT Department. 
![image001.jpg](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/hJNXb3DdJq8uLSOK-embedded-image-xkseh3ti.jpeg)

![image002.png](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/gkKae9kqNOsbovB8-embedded-image-alvmt2py.png)

3.  Change your password when prompted. It must be at least 14 characters and use three of the four character types (uppercase, lowercase, numbers, symbols).
4.  Click **UPDATE INFO** in the Security Info tab to configure Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). 
![image003.jpg](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/zddkXyo1beW7THuf-embedded-image-pvk0p3g6.jpeg)

5.  Add a sign-in method by selecting **Authenticator App** and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the configuration. 
![image004.png](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/0IuGWmBsS3L4UDjv-embedded-image-qmqf46i1.png)

6.  Download the **FortiClient VPN** client from `https://www.fortinet.com/support/product-downloads#vpn`. 
![image005.jpg](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/IwJ1026ngzynzZZr-embedded-image-t9mdgeku.jpeg)

7.  Install the **FortiClient VPN** client by following the on-screen instructions.
8.  Launch the **FortiClient VPN** application from the Start Menu or your desktop. 
![image006.png](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/MCKqpneQs4eFo1Po-embedded-image-ojp1q5qk.png)

9.  Click **Configure VPN**, complete the information as shown below, and click **Save**. 
![image007.jpg](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/pGC1B565fktyBCNb-embedded-image-yy8gtubg.jpeg)

    *   VPN (type): **SSL-VPN**
    *   Connection Name: **GCM Consultants**
    *   Remote Gateway: `vpn.gcmconsultants.com/sso`
    *   Enable: **Single Sign-On (SSO) for VPN Tunnel**
    *   Enable: **Use external browser as user-agent for saml user authentication**
10. Click the **lock icon** to access more options. 
![image008.jpg](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/Zx5gbO47rPyA7CHh-embedded-image-fpckumml.jpeg)

11. Click the **gear icon** and set the VPN Option to **Preferred DTLS Tunnel**. 
![image009.jpg](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/tGczyRiDt2W4ELFT-embedded-image-jj7jgm3t.jpeg)

12. Return to the main screen and click the **SAML Login** button to connect to the VPN. 
![image010.jpg](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/rj1O7tIMyClCzlKU-embedded-image-spizp3xk.jpeg)

13. Authenticate with your email address and approve the sign-in request from your Microsoft Authenticator app. 
![image011.jpg](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/OhRxzmK1klDeSY9Q-embedded-image-mhlfj9mg.jpeg)

14. Verify that you are successfully connected to the VPN. 
![image012.png](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/KRpDYXobxnYm4Asb-embedded-image-m2rctxbc.png)

15. Open Windows Explorer to access project files while connected to the VPN.
16. Use your GCM credentials to authenticate if prompted. 
![image013.jpg](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/BWN4TOiwAgv1go3z-embedded-image-irdypbe2.jpeg)

17. Access your available project directories. 
![image014.jpg](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/BaVwiOCoKSlj3hqG-embedded-image-79lu28z9.jpeg)


##### **Notes**
- Remember to disconnect from the VPN at the end of your workday.