Uninstall GlobalProtect VPN from Mac OS


In order to uninstall GlobalProtect on a Mac, the GlobalProtect.pkg must be downloaded. If you have already downloaded it, go to step #6 to continue.

To re-install the GlobalProtect, see Connect to GlobalProtect Virtual Private Network (VPN).

  1. Go to access.umd.edu and login.
  2. Click Download GlobalProtect Agent at the top right of the portal.
  3. Click the Download Mac 32/64 bit GlobalProtect agent hyperlink.
  4. Run the downloaded file named GlobalProtect.pkg.
    • You will need your computer’s administrator login information to install.
  5. From the GlobalProtect installer, click Continue.
  6. On the Destination Select screen, click Continue.
  7. On the Installation Type screen, select the Uninstall GlobalProtect package check box, and then click Continue.
    Illustration for clicking Uninstall GlobalProtect
  8. Click Install to confirm that you want to remove the GlobalProtect app.
  9. Confirm that the GlobalProtect app is no longer installed.
  10. A message pops up, confirming that the Uninstall GlobalProtect package was successfully installed. This confirmation indicates that the GlobalProtect app has been removed from your endpoint.

Contact the Service Desk if there are any issues.