# FortiClient VPN # Connection Information By default, all laptops should arrive pre-configured with all VPN settings applied, however if this is not the case, use the following instructions to setup the VPN. 1\. Open the **FortiClient.** 2\. Select **Add a New Connection**. 3\. Fill in the following fields. All other fields can remain with their default settings.
**Name**George and Bell
**Address**remote.georgeandbell.com
**Port**443
[![forticlient_connection_information_p1.png](https://docs.georgeandbell.com/uploads/images/gallery/2023-07/scaled-1680-/forticlient-connection-information-p1.png)](https://docs.georgeandbell.com/uploads/images/gallery/2023-07/forticlient-connection-information-p1.png) 4\. Select **Save**. # Starting the VPN The following instructions will walk you through connecting to George & Bell's network using the FortiClient VPN application. ## Instructions Within the Taskbar double-click the **FortiClient** shield icon [![forticlient_p2.png](http://docs.georgeandbell.com/uploads/images/gallery/2021-05/scaled-1680-/forticlient-p2.png)](http://docs.georgeandbell.com/uploads/images/gallery/2021-05/forticlient-p2.png). Alternatively, you can open the FortiClient via the Start Menu. Enter your domain username and password and press **Connect.** **[![forticlient_p1.png](http://docs.georgeandbell.com/uploads/images/gallery/2021-05/scaled-1680-/forticlient-p1.png)](http://docs.georgeandbell.com/uploads/images/gallery/2021-05/forticlient-p1.png)** A Duo authentication request will be sent to the Duo Mobile app on your mobile device. When received press **Approve**. [![forticlient_p4.png](http://docs.georgeandbell.com/uploads/images/gallery/2021-05/scaled-1680-/forticlient-p4.png)](http://docs.georgeandbell.com/uploads/images/gallery/2021-05/forticlient-p4.png) You have successfully connected and may now close the FortiClient window. [![forticlient_p3.png](http://docs.georgeandbell.com/uploads/images/gallery/2021-05/scaled-1680-/forticlient-p3.png)](http://docs.georgeandbell.com/uploads/images/gallery/2021-05/forticlient-p3.png) To disconnect, please right-click on the FortiClient Shield within the Taskbar and select **Disconnect**.