How do I obtain Virtual Private Network (VPN) access?

The SFUSD Virtual Private Network (VPN) service provides access to the District’s network via a user’s Internet provider. VPN access is intended for use only by SFUSD staff or authorized non-employee contractors/consultants in roles/positions that require off-site or after-hours access to secured SFUSD technology systems. Those with VPN access can remotely connect to SFUSD technology applications and services that are typically restricted when away from a District office or school.

Examples of systems that may or may not require VPN access can be found on our webpage

VPN access will not provide users with access to file servers and/or computers located/housed at school sites.

SFUSD Employees and non-employees alike must submit the VPN Access Request Form (see VPN Policy and Request Form at the bottom of this article) in order to be considered for a VPN access account. In addition, before an account may be used, the requester must have two-factor authentication (2FA) enabled on their SFUSD logon account.

SFUSD staff requesting VPN access for non-employees/contractors working with their department must ensure that the non-employee/contractor already has a non-employee SFUSD username and password (e.g. username@x.sfusd.edu). If not, the non-employee/contractor access request process may be found at this link: Non-Employee Acceptable Use Policy & Technology Access Request.

Please be sure to follow the steps indicated on the VPN Access Request Form in order to prevent review/processing delays.

NOTE: For staff members needing access to PERC, ECP (Employee Central Payroll), and PeopleSoft EIS Training, please list out these systems on your VPN request form.

If approved, VPN client software instructions will be shared.

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