# C-UM-SubcontratorVPN_Project_EN

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##### **Object:** Connecting to the VPN and Accessing Project Files for Subcontractors
##### **Description**
This guide explains how to set up your account for the first time, install the VPN client, and access your project files on the network.
##### **Steps**
1.  Open an "InPrivate" or "Incognito" browser window and go to: https://myaccount.microsoft.com
    
![image001.png](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/NS33nkJ7F18d2vPI-embedded-image-7aoqrggt.png)

2.  Sign in with the username and password provided by the IT Department.
    
![image002.png](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/7sdcUR8n4vDEd0x8-embedded-image-yzw7kpqk.png)

3.  Change your password when prompted during the first login, following these criteria:
    
![image003.png](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/2bjymU74ctcnOmng-embedded-image-po16bzfx.png)

    - Minimum length: 14 characters.
    - The password must contain characters from at least three of the following four categories:
        - Upper case letters (A-Z)
        - Lower case letters (a-z)
        - Numbers (0-9)
        - Special characters (e.g., !, $, #, %)
    
![image004.png](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/tyVGXVzoFMgzMVWj-embedded-image-hlhwqtvl.png)

4.  Click **UPDATE INFO** in the Security Info section to configure Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
5.  Add a sign-in method. We recommend using the **Authenticator App** (Microsoft Authenticator).
    
![image005.png](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/ngXnceZb675sD6YG-embedded-image-5svl2h0z.png)

![image006.png](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/m3FOFfbjcPUnQ5w3-embedded-image-v8cn9zgc.png)

6.  Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the configuration.
    
![image007.png](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/Q6LWpQ8wcUJhYUiC-embedded-image-jojcqyqd.png)

![image008.png](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/p3CJbnZUHv3ySHNU-embedded-image-9sonrot3.png)

7.  Download the FortiClient VPN client from the following website: https://www.fortinet.com/support/product-downloads#vpn
    
![image009.png](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/mjZVmQfp1Eubnawv-embedded-image-cuqgjzze.png)

8.  Install the FortiClient VPN client by following the on-screen instructions.
9.  Launch the FortiClient VPN application from your Start Menu or desktop icon.
    
![image010.png](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/wnpvUk0TjUhLE3Vb-embedded-image-xrqt98tv.png)

![image011.png](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/BAlkoeKu3zubTonH-embedded-image-zij7xyut.png)

10. Click **Configure VPN**, enter the following information, and then click **Save**:
    - VPN (type): SSL-VPN
    - Connection Name: GCM Consultants
    - Remote Gateway: vpn.gcmconsultants.com/sso
    - Check the box for **Enable Single Sign-On (SSO) for VPN Tunnel**
    - Check the box for **Use external browser as user-agent for saml user authentication**
    
![image012.jpg](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/pA8gfiuvHZqNbm4n-embedded-image-cccbeago.jpeg)

11. Click the **lock icon** to access more options.
    
![image013.jpg](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/QFMBpTi2yyhZs7rM-embedded-image-iavusede.jpeg)

12. Click the **gear icon** and set the following options:
    - VPN Options: Preferred DTLS Tunnel
    - Do not modify internal browser cookies
    
![image014.jpg](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/I3pqQsJQBGJjLLi3-embedded-image-4aba1rt8.jpeg)

13. Return to the main screen and click the **SAML Login** button to connect.
    
![image015.png](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/j3nhWcHxffihJ2C8-embedded-image-iwnkqv50.png)

![image016.png](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/OIZPrEbu5pbP9K0Z-embedded-image-bli9fk3z.png)

14. Sign in with your email address and approve the sign-in request from your Microsoft Authenticator app.
    
![image017.jpg](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/4msCr7hvUugCPoOv-embedded-image-p2jz4xkh.jpeg)

15. Confirm that you are connected to the VPN.
    
![image018.png](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/P4wVIdzoHy8vwxIC-embedded-image-0xx4vbz2.png)

16. Open Windows Explorer while connected to the VPN to access your project files.
    
![image019.png](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/w0VfZ0RluCFzcyIi-embedded-image-ryvnhna5.png)

17. Enter your GCM username and password if prompted to authenticate.
18. Access your available project directories.
    
![image020.png](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/LpjVh26VePx6E8AQ-embedded-image-6s6wa0eu.png)


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