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https://github.com/marksowell/pan-keepalive
PAN Keepalive is a Python script designed to keep a Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect VPN connection alive by periodically reconnecting every 30 minutes. This can be useful in environments where the VPN connection might drop due to inactivity.
https://github.com/marksowell/pan-keepalive
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PAN Keepalive is a Python script designed to keep a Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect VPN connection alive by periodically reconnecting every 30 minutes. This can be useful in environments where the VPN connection might drop due to inactivity.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/marksowell/pan-keepalive
- Owner: marksowell
- License: mit
- Created: 2024-07-28T18:02:29.000Z (6 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-08-02T20:58:57.000Z (6 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2024-08-02T23:32:59.014Z (6 months ago)
- Topics: paloaltonetworks, vpn
- Language: Python
- Homepage:
- Size: 5.86 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# PAN Keepalive
PAN Keepalive is a Python script designed to keep a Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect VPN connection alive by periodically reconnecting every 30 minutes. This can be useful in environments where the VPN connection might drop due to inactivity.
## Description
This script uses the `PanGPA.exe` command to reconnect the VPN at regular intervals. By doing so, it ensures that the VPN connection remains active even when there is no user activity.
## Requirements
- Python 3.x
- Windows operating system
- Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect VPN client
## Installation
1. Clone the repository:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/marksowell/pan-keepalive.git
cd pan-keepalive
```
2. Ensure you have Python 3.x installed on your system. You can download it from [python.org](https://www.python.org/downloads/).
## Usage
1. Open the `pan_keepalive.py` script and verify the path to `PanGPA.exe`. The default path is:
```python
globalprotect_cli = r"C:\Program Files\Palo Alto Networks\GlobalProtect\PanGPA.exe"
```
2. Connect to your VPN using the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect client.
3. Run the script:
```bash
python pan_keepalive.py
```
The script will run indefinitely, reconnecting the VPN every 30 minutes.
## Running the Script Automatically
You can configure the script to start automatically when your system boots. Here’s how to do it using a startup shortcut:
1. Create a Shortcut:
- Right-click on your desktop or in a folder and select `New > Shortcut`.
- In the location field, enter the path to your Python executable followed by the path to your script, e.g.:
```bash
"C:\Path\To\Python\python.exe" "C:\Path\To\pan-keepalive\pan_keepalive.py"
```
- Click `Next` and give your shortcut a name (e.g., `PAN Keepalive`).
2. Move the Shortcut to the Startup Folder:
- Press `Win + R`, type `shell:startup`, and press Enter.
- Move the shortcut you created into the Startup folder.
## License
This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
## Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please open an issue or submit a pull request for any improvements or bug fixes.