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title: "Uninstall the VPN (Global Protect) Client"
canonical: "https://tech.calpoly.edu/space/CPKB/2249031685/Uninstall%20the%20VPN%20(Global%20Protect)%20Client"
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> ℹ️ In some cases, users may actually need to Force Quit the GlobalProtect app or even Restart their computer to unfreeze the unresponsive GlobalProtect app and try connecting/refreshing afterwards.


If you need to uninstall the VPN client from your computer, please visit the Paloalto GlobalProtect support site for uninstall instructions.

Version 6.2x

- [Mac Uninstall](https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/globalprotect/6-2/globalprotect-app-user-guide/globalprotect-app-for-mac/uninstall-the-globalprotect-app-for-mac) *(Use **[https://cpvpn.calpoly.edu](https://cpvpn.calpoly.edu)** in Step #1 where it refers to “https://<portal address or name>)*
- [Windows Uninstall](https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/globalprotect/6-2/globalprotect-app-user-guide/globalprotect-app-for-windows/uninstall-the-globalprotect-app-for-windows)

Version 5.2x

- [Mac Uninstall](https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/globalprotect/5-2/globalprotect-app-user-guide/globalprotect-app-for-mac/uninstall-the-globalprotect-app-for-mac) *(Use **[https://cpvpn.calpoly.edu](https://cpvpn.calpoly.edu)** in Step #1 where it refers to “https://<portal address or name>)*
- [Windows Uninstall](https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/globalprotect/5-2/globalprotect-app-user-guide/globalprotect-app-for-windows/uninstall-the-globalprotect-app-for-windows)

> ℹ️ If you’re using a **Cal Poly state-owned computer or a tech rental, the GlobalProtect VPN is typically preinstalled**. If GlobalProtect VPN is not pre-installed please see the support page for installing software on [Windows](https://calpoly.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPKB/pages/1738342981) or [Mac.](https://calpoly.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPKB/pages/1683718145) 
> ℹ️ 
> ℹ️ - See the support page to <u>**[Set up VPN on a State-Issued Computer](https://calpoly.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPKB/pages/1962868737)**</u>


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