# C-UM-VPNLegacyMFA_EN_IMCOMPLET

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##### **Object:** VPN Connection and File Access for Subcontractors
##### **Description**
This guide explains how to change your initial password, install the VPN client, and access your project files.
##### **Steps**
1.  Open an Internet browser in "InPrivate" mode and navigate to the following link: https://account.activedirectory.windowsazure.com/ChangePassword.aspx

![image001.png](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/e9An6iM4zS8SHv4r-embedded-image-j3hzqq1l.png)

2.  Authenticate with the username and password provided by the IT department.

![image002.png](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/han6iTFvw1kJjtQK-embedded-image-e6v7favc.png)

![image003.png](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/j85yQxF3LiX7KlmU-embedded-image-6jiyihym.png)

3.  Change your password according to the following criteria:
    -   Minimum length of 14 characters.
    -   Must contain characters from at least three of the following four categories:
        -   Upper case characters (A-Z)
        -   Lower case characters (a-z)
        -   Numbers (0-9)
        -   Non-alphabetic characters (e.g., !, $, #, %)

![image004.png](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/RCrYu0xU8xTMUIx5-embedded-image-5xg8rewh.png)

4.  Download the FortiClient VPN client from the following website:

![image005.png](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/z2o0d9YTQhxndAYT-embedded-image-h4dwxqgc.png)
 https://www.fortinet.com/support/product-downloads#vpn
5.  Install the FortiClient VPN client by following the on-screen instructions.
6.  Launch the FortiClient VPN application from the Start Menu or your desktop icon.

![image006.png](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/hJ3rAlLvSRLwc9rd-embedded-image-onot0825.png)

7.  
![image007.png](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/mayXDz6hjmCGrhim-embedded-image-jtq6jmtz.png)

![image008.png](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/cNSqBqJTkXY9C1Px-embedded-image-fhvjnvsr.png)
 Click on **Configure VPN**.
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/icRnU4quoGOKVPPQ-embedded-image-mwnkmgaf.jpeg)

![image010.png](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/0htQWQUeooAdmfQ5-embedded-image-lwbjptyv.png)

![image011.png](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/LrZBvDmflMBmZpMV-embedded-image-i3olvmc3.png)

10. Open Windows Explorer once you are connected to the VPN.
11. 
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 Authenticate with your GCM credentials if prompted.
12. Access your assigned project directories.

![image013.png](https://docs.gcmconsultants.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/Hr92ElSP3nKU78cz-embedded-image-pied1xdc.png)


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