# C-UM-SubcontratorVPN_Project_EN_Archives

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##### **Object:** Connect to the VPN and Access Project Files (Subcontractors)
##### **Description**
This guide explains how to change your initial password, install the VPN client, and access your project files on the network.
##### **Steps**
1.  Open an internet browser in "InPrivate" mode and go to the following link: https://account.activedirectory.windowsazure.com/ChangePassword.aspx 
![image001.png](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/g16zMcW2i1ZcGYLC-embedded-image-tj7suboe.png)

2.  Authenticate with the username and password provided to you by the IT department. 
![image002.png](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/JCBWl7KaaLC6dg4z-embedded-image-qnrbceuc.png)

![image003.png](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/IgyXtSGwUpoiX9wW-embedded-image-s1vsxaod.png)

3.  Change your password. The new password must be at least 14 characters long and meet the criteria listed in the `Notes` section below. 
![image004.png](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/CsmREXvvgSmrEh5S-embedded-image-qzbbgeag.png)

4.  Download the FortiClient VPN client from the following website: https://www.fortinet.com/support/product-downloads#vpn 
![image005.png](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/wDBgKNWMTcuNK2qy-embedded-image-0dcv6clg.png)

5.  Install the FortiClient VPN client by following the instructions on the screen.
6.  Launch the FortiClient VPN application from the Start Menu or the desktop icon. 
![image006.png](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/2Tn0qEHNdTJmdg8G-embedded-image-cfduqbtb.png)

7.  Click on `Configure VPN`. 
![image007.png](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/mhKmA4KVKy579sQM-embedded-image-wad0vqzq.png)

![image008.png](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/2KgjxzuRmd8AUceL-embedded-image-pitas5dt.png)

8.  Complete the fields with the information below and click `Save`:
    *   **VPN (type):** SSL-VPN
    *   **Connection Name:** VPN GCM Consultants
    *   **Remote Gateway:** vpn.gcmconsultants.com
9.  Connect to the VPN using your GCM credentials. 
![image009.jpg](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/NhzB5KI7LRHe3bN3-embedded-image-xac1wn90.jpeg)

![image010.png](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/ybqgqZ0JAWBI0bZv-embedded-image-lowdudob.png)

![image011.png](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/HKsUQwNi5g5WyiS5-embedded-image-a2nqymlu.png)

10. Open Windows Explorer while connected to the VPN to access the project files.
11. Use your GCM credentials to authenticate if prompted. 
![image012.png](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/oAEEBLQLlPkkWhSR-embedded-image-odtxjwcu.png)

12. Access the project directories you have permissions for. 
![image013.png](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/KN98gyugWnOjOVNF-embedded-image-fvitqmci.png)


##### **Notes**
- Your new password must contain characters from at least three of the following four categories:
    - Uppercase characters (A to Z)
    - Lowercase characters (a to z)
    - Numbers (0 to 9)
    - Non-alphabetic characters (e.g., !, $, #, %)
- Do not forget to disconnect from the VPN at the end of your day.