Virtual Private Network (VPN)

A VPN provides a virtual network connection from your local computer (dekstop or laptop) to a remote network. Typically when working from home this allows you to use your computer as if it is connected to the campus network.

The TU Delft uses the eduVPN software provided by Surf. This software can be used in Windows, macOS, Android and iOS. Other platforms can use the OpenVPN to create a VPN connection to the campus (see more information at the bottom of the eduVPN link).

*** important In Windows preferably the eduVPN package is installed via the Software Center when you are connected to the wired campus network or via wifi to the TUDSTUD network. This version will mount the different storages like home-, group-, bulk- and project-storage once you are connected. If you install the eduVPN software from https://www.surf.nl/en/eduvpn these storages will not be mounted automagically and you will need to use something like WebDrive (also available in the Software Center).

Below you will find the instructions on how to setup the VPN connection to the TU Delft using eduVPN in Windows 10.

Windows 10

In Windows 10 the eduVPN software creates a VPN connection to the TU Delft network. With this connection you can find your network storages (bulk, group, home and umbrella/projects) directly in your Windows explorer.

1. Start the eduVPN program

2. Click the button with Connect to your Institution

3. Find and select Delft University of Technology

4. A browser window is opened for the authentication. Authenticate with your netid and password

5. Depending on your 2FA settings you need to verify your authentication with a second factor

6. Allow eduVPN to setup a VPN connection

7. The browser window can be closed. The eduVPN now shows the following window. Click on Medewerkers to start the connection

8. An info windows will show the status of the connection. You can close this window without terminating the connection