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GlobalProtect on Windows Pc

Developed By: Palo Alto Networks

License: Free

Rating: 2,6/5 - 4.369 votes

Last Updated: April 16, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 6.1.4
Size 18.2 MB
Release Date March 07, 24
Category Business Apps

App Permissions:
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming. [see more (13)]

What's New:
Bug fixes to improve the user experience. [see more]

Description from Developer:
GlobalProtect for Android connects to a GlobalProtect gateway on a Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewall to allow mobile users to benefit from enterprise security protection.... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download GlobalProtect and install on Windows PC. GlobalProtect is free Business app, developed by Palo Alto Networks. Latest version of GlobalProtect is 6.1.4, was released on 2024-03-07 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000,000. Overall rating of GlobalProtect is 2,6. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 4,369 users, 2,134 users had rated it 5*, 1,348 users had rated it 1*.

How to install GlobalProtect on Windows?

Instruction on how to install GlobalProtect on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install GlobalProtect on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install GlobalProtect using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "GlobalProtect" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install GlobalProtect on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "GlobalProtect" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

Discussion

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GlobalProtect for Android connects to a GlobalProtect gateway on a Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewall to allow mobile users to benefit from enterprise security protection. Enterprise administrator can configure the same app to connect in either Always-On VPN, Remote Access VPN or Per App VPN mode. The app automatically adapts to the end user’s location and connects the user to the best available gateway in order to deliver optimal performance for all users and their traffic, without requiring any effort from the user. This allows users to work safely and effectively at locations outside of the traditional office.

Before installing this app, please check with your IT department to ensure that your organization has enabled a GlobalProtect gateway subscription on the firewall.

Features:
- Automatic VPN connection
- Support for BYOD with Remote Access VPN and App Level VPN
- Automatic discovery of best available gateway
- Manual gateway selection capability
- Connection over IPSec or SSL
- Integration with MDM for easy provisioning
- Support for changing an expired AD/RADIUS password when the user connects remotely
- Support for 2 Factor One Time Password based Authentication using RADIUS, SAML
- Support for other PAN-OS authentication methods, including LDAP, Client Certificates, and Local User Databases
- Full benefits of the native Android experience with integrated notification
- Capability for enterprises to enable users to use any app securely

Requirements:
- Supported on Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls running PAN-OS 7.1, 8.0, 8.1, 9.0 and above
- Requires a GlobalProtect gateway subscription installed on the Palo Alto Networks firewall in order to enable support for GlobalProtect app for Android.
- Supported on Android 5.0 and later releases
Bug fixes to improve the user experience.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
Allows applications to disable the keyguard if it is not secure.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows an application to read the low-level system log files.
Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows an app to use fingerprint hardware.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.