Users' questions

How do I access my Purdue home directory?

How do I access my Purdue home directory?

From your personal desktop or laptop, you can can access your home directory by setting up a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection. Once connected to the campus network, you can map a network drive to access it, or use any Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) program to access your files.

How do I access off campus Purdue?

You can access your files from off-campus, but only if you are using a VPN connection (http://webvpn.purdue.edu/).

How do I log into my Purdue career account?

Your Career Account login and password can be used to log in to:

  1. guru.itap.purdue.edu (Faculty)
  2. maven.itap.purdue.edu (Students)

How do I connect to Purdue VPN?

How to use VPN

  1. Go to Purdue’s VPN website.
  2. Enter your usename and BoilerKey.
  3. Download the program.
  4. Open Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client.
  5. Put in webvpn2.purdue.edu, click Connect and put in your username and BoilerKey again.
  6. Now that the VPN is connected, start Remote Desktop Connection.

How to map a network drive at Purdue University?

In the Folder field, type the desired \\\\server\\share. If you are logged in with your Purdue career account on a University-owned machine, click Finish and the mapped drive will open in a separate window. If you are NOT logged in with your Purdue career account, or are using a personally owned machine, continue to Step 4 to finish.

Where do I Find my Purdue home directory?

A Purdue photo ID is needed for identification purposes. From a Windows PC, go to Windows Explorer and look for drive H: From an Apple Mac, your Career Account home directory is mounted as your home directory. From your personal desktop or laptop, you can can access your home directory by setting up a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection.

What can I do with Purdue University VPN?

You could map your home directory to a drive on your home computer, print anything to any campus printer so you can pick it up when you get to campus, access course materials you might not otherwise be able to access from home, and more.

Where do I get a Purdue photo ID?

Anyone needing login or password assistance may visit the ITaP Customer Service Center. A Purdue photo ID is needed for identification purposes. From a Windows PC, go to Windows Explorer and look for drive H: From an Apple Mac, your Career Account home directory is mounted as your home directory.