https://github.com/dhi13man/global_protect_controller

A sleek, command-line shell script designed for effortless control of the Palo Alto Global Protect VPN/Network filter.
https://github.com/dhi13man/global_protect_controller

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A sleek, command-line shell script designed for effortless control of the Palo Alto Global Protect VPN/Network filter.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/dhi13man/global_protect_controller
• Owner: Dhi13man
• License: mit
• Created: 2024-06-16T16:38:09.000Z (about 1 year ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2025-01-20T09:42:42.000Z (6 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-01-20T10:34:37.841Z (6 months ago)
• Topics: automation, cli, paloaltonetworks, vpn
• Language: Shell
• Homepage:
• Size: 9.77 KB
• Stars: 0
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.MD
  • License: LICENSE

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# Global Protect Controller

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Elevate your VPN management with the **Global Protect Controller** – a sleek, command-line shell script designed for effortless control of the [Palo Alto Global Protect VPN/Network filter](https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/globalprotect). Perfect for users seeking a streamlined, single-command solution for Global Protect VPN connectivity, this lightweight script excels in simplicity and efficiency.

For a more advanced VPN automation experience, check out my [auto_vpn_connect](https://github.com/Dhi13man/auto_vpn_connect) project.

## ✨ Features

- **One-Command Automation**: Seamlessly connect or disconnect from the Global Protect VPN with a single command, enhancing your workflow.

- **Policy Circumvention**: Navigate around strict policies requiring constant VPN connection by unloading and forcefully terminating the Global Protect service when needed.

- **Lightweight & Fast**: As a shell script, it runs with minimal resource usage, ensuring quick execution and low system impact.

## 📚 Use Cases

1. **Automated VPN Management**: Perfect for frequent VPN users, this script automates connection and disconnection, saving time and effort.

2. **Selective VPN Use**: Ideal for users under stringent network policies, providing the flexibility to temporarily disable the VPN for greater control over network connections.

## 🚀 Getting Started

Clone the repository and set up the script with the following commands:

```bash

git clone https://github.com/dhi13man/global_protect_controller.git

cd global_protect_controller

chmod +x global_protect_controller.sh

```

## 🔧 Usage

Control the Global Protect VPN with these simple commands:

- To start the Global Protect VPN:

  

  ```bash

  ./global_protect_controller.sh --start

  # Or

  ./global_protect_controller.sh -s

  # Or

  ./global_protect_controller.sh start

  ```

- To stop the Global Protect VPN:

  

  ```bash

  ./global_protect_controller.sh --stop

  # Or

  ./global_protect_controller.sh -t

  # Or

  ./global_protect_controller.sh stop

  ```

## 🤝 Contributing

Join the open-source community and make a difference! Contributions are **greatly appreciated** and help us all learn, inspire, and create together.

## 📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for more details.