Connecting to the VPN prior to login


Occasionally, connecting to the MWS VPN is necessary before logging into Windows. This is possible to do from the Windows login screen on MWS-managed computers.

Note: Before attempting to log in to the MWS VPN using this method, ensure you have an active Internet connection.

 

1. From the initial Windows 11 login screen, click on the Network sign-in icon (lock and key): 

VPN Login Step 1

2. In the lower left-hand corner of the screen, click on Managed Workstation VPN

VPN Login Step 2

3. Enter your login information and press Enter (or click on the arrow next to the password field):

  • Username: netid\yournetid
  • Password: Your NetID password
VPN Login Step 3

 

 

1. From the initial Windows 10 login screen, click on the Network sign-in icon (two computers overlapping):

Screenshot of "Network sign-in" icon.

2. In the lower left-hand corner of the screen, click on Managed Workstation VPN

Screenshot showing the "Managed Workstation VPN" option.

3. Enter your login information and press Enter (or click on the arrow next to the password field):

  • Username: netid\yournetid
  • Password: Your NetID password

Screenshot of sign in page with login information entered.