1. Purpose
Use SSL-VPN when you are outside the university network but need to access services restricted to the
university network, such as e-journals and intranet websites.
2. Requirements
• An iPhone or iPad running iOS.
• Sufficient available storage and memory to install and run the applications.
• An account with permission to install applications on the device.
• A web browser, such as Safari.
3. Install the required applications
• Open the App Store, search for Microsoft Authenticator, and tap Get to install it.
• Search for FortiClient VPN in the App Store and install it.
4. Set up Microsoft Authenticator
• Open the Microsoft Authenticator app.
• Accept the terms, then tap Continue. If prompted, allow notifications.
• On the main screen, tap Add account, then tap Continue.
• Choose Work or school account, then select Sign in with Microsoft.
• Sign in using your PSU email address and PSU Passport password.
Use the correct email format:
Staff: [PSU Passport]@psu.ac.th
Students admitted in 2024 or later: [Student ID]@psu.ac.th
Students admitted before 2024: [Student ID]@email.psu.ac.th
• If prompted to enable password and passkey autofill, open iOS Settings and allow access for
Authenticator. Return to Microsoft Authenticator.
• Tap Continue, then choose Register device and tap Register.
• When the account has been added successfully, tap Done. You can tap your account in the app to review
its details.
5. Set up FortiClient VPN
• Open the FortiClient VPN app.
• When iOS asks permission to add VPN configurations, tap Allow. If your device has a passcode, enter it
when requested.
• Read and accept the terms by tapping I accept.
• Tap Select connection, accept the prompt if shown, and then tap Add Configuration.
6. Add the PSU VPN connection
Enter the following settings in the configuration screen:
Name: PSU VPN
Server Address: vpn.psu.ac.th
SSO: Enabled
Port: 443
• After entering the settings, tap Save.
• Select PSU VPN as the connection.
• Check that PSU VPN is selected, then tap Connect to start the VPN connection.
7. Sign in to PSU VPN
• FortiClient opens a browser sign-in page. Enter your PSU email address using the correct format shown
below, then tap Next.
Staff: [PSU Passport]@psu.ac.th
Students admitted in 2024 or later: [Student ID]@psu.ac.th
Students admitted before 2024: [Student ID]@email.psu.ac.th
• Enter your PSU Passport password and tap Sign in.
8. Complete multi-factor authentication (MFA)
• When prompted for a sign-in method such as Face ID, fingerprint, PIN, or security key, tap Next and
follow the on-screen instructions.
• When Microsoft Authenticator displays a confirmation prompt, tap Continue.
• If asked whether to stay signed in, select Yes or Remember to reduce the need to sign in again next
time.
9. Use and disconnect the VPN
• When FortiClient displays Connected, the VPN connection is successful.
• While connected, access the university e-journal service at https://www.clib.psu.ac.th or other university
services that require the campus network.
• To disconnect, tap the Connect button again.
Support: Infrastructure Systems Section, Digital Innovation and Intelligent Systems, Prince of Songkla University
Email: itoc@psu.ac.th
1. Purpose
Use SSL-VPN when you are outside the university network but need to access services restricted to the
university network, such as e-journals and intranet websites.
2. Requirements
• An iPhone or iPad running iOS.
• Sufficient available storage and memory to install and run the applications.
• An account with permission to install applications on the device.
• A web browser, such as Safari.
3. Install the required applications
• Open the App Store, search for Microsoft Authenticator, and tap Get to install it.
• Search for FortiClient VPN in the App Store and install it.
4. Set up Microsoft Authenticator
• Open the Microsoft Authenticator app.
• Accept the terms, then tap Continue. If prompted, allow notifications.
• On the main screen, tap Add account, then tap Continue.
• Choose Work or school account, then select Sign in with Microsoft.
• Sign in using your PSU email address and PSU Passport password.
Use the correct email format:
Staff: [PSU Passport]@psu.ac.th
Students admitted in 2024 or later: [Student ID]@psu.ac.th
Students admitted before 2024: [Student ID]@email.psu.ac.th
• If prompted to enable password and passkey autofill, open iOS Settings and allow access for
Authenticator. Return to Microsoft Authenticator.
• Tap Continue, then choose Register device and tap Register.
• When the account has been added successfully, tap Done. You can tap your account in the app to review
its details.
5. Set up FortiClient VPN
• Open the FortiClient VPN app.
• When iOS asks permission to add VPN configurations, tap Allow. If your device has a passcode, enter it
when requested.
• Read and accept the terms by tapping I accept.
• Tap Select connection, accept the prompt if shown, and then tap Add Configuration.
6. Add the PSU VPN connection
Enter the following settings in the configuration screen:
Name: PSU VPN
Server Address: vpn.psu.ac.th
SSO: Enabled
Port: 443
• After entering the settings, tap Save.
• Select PSU VPN as the connection.
• Check that PSU VPN is selected, then tap Connect to start the VPN connection.
7. Sign in to PSU VPN
• FortiClient opens a browser sign-in page. Enter your PSU email address using the correct format shown
below, then tap Next.
Staff: [PSU Passport]@psu.ac.th
Students admitted in 2024 or later: [Student ID]@psu.ac.th
Students admitted before 2024: [Student ID]@email.psu.ac.th
• Enter your PSU Passport password and tap Sign in.
8. Complete multi-factor authentication (MFA)
• When prompted for a sign-in method such as Face ID, fingerprint, PIN, or security key, tap Next and
follow the on-screen instructions.
• When Microsoft Authenticator displays a confirmation prompt, tap Continue.
• If asked whether to stay signed in, select Yes or Remember to reduce the need to sign in again next
time.
9. Use and disconnect the VPN
• When FortiClient displays Connected, the VPN connection is successful.
• While connected, access the university e-journal service at https://www.clib.psu.ac.th or other university
services that require the campus network.
• To disconnect, tap the Connect button again.
Support: Infrastructure Systems Section, Digital Innovation and Intelligent Systems, Prince of Songkla University
Email: itoc@psu.ac.th
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