Connecting to the VPN prior to login


Occasionally, connecting to the MWS VPN is necessary before logging into Windows. Ensure you are connected to the Internet first.

Windows 10 Instructions

1. From the initial Windows 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):

Screenshot of sign in page with login information entered.

Windows 11 Instructions

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

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): 

Screenshot of sign in page with login information entered.