{"id":7784,"date":"2026-04-06T11:15:31","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T15:15:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rossweb.bus.umich.edu\/ross-it\/?p=7784"},"modified":"2026-04-06T11:15:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T15:15:32","slug":"only-use-approved-vpn-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rossweb.bus.umich.edu\/ross-it\/2026\/04\/06\/only-use-approved-vpn-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Only Use Approved VPN Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Hello,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please use the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/its.umich.edu\/enterprise\/wifi-networks\/vpn\/getting-started\">U\u2011M Net VPN<\/a>&nbsp;when connecting to U\u2011M services with your Ross IT-managed device and avoid using third\u2011party VPNs (e.g., Tailscale, NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Proton VPN, etc.). These third-party solutions can unintentionally interfere with your device\u2019s performance and security protections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ITS runs routine security scans across the U\u2011M network, and these scans may flag devices or connections using unapproved VPN services. We know there are many legitimate reasons people use VPN tools, and we\u2019re happy to help you find an option that meets your needs while ensuring U-M security compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re currently using a third\u2011party VPN, please contact the Ross IT Help Desk:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>(734) 615-3000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"mailto:RossITSupport@umich.edu\">RossITSupport@umich.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We can talk through what you\u2019re trying to accomplish and review supported or alternative approaches for campus use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Ross IT<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello, Please use the&nbsp;U\u2011M Net VPN&nbsp;when connecting to U\u2011M services with your Ross IT-managed device and avoid using third\u2011party VPNs (e.g., Tailscale, NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Proton VPN, etc.). These third-party solutions can unintentionally interfere with your device\u2019s performance and security protections. 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