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Install Client

Install Global Secure Access Client on your Windows 10/11 client device​

Microsoft Entra Internet Access for Microsoft Traffic and Microsoft Entra Private Access use the Global Secure Access Client on Windows devices. This client acquires and forwards network traffic to Microsoft's Security Service Edge Solution.

  1. Make sure your Windows device is Microsoft Entra joined or hybrid joined.

  2. Sign in to the Windows device with a Microsoft Entra user role that has local admin privileges.

  3. Open the Microsoft Entra admin center using an identity assigned the Global Secure Access Administrator role.

  4. Go to Global Secure Access > Connect > Client Download. Select Download client and complete the installation.

  5. In the Window taskbar, the Global Secure Access Client first appears as disconnected. After few seconds, you'll be prompted to sign in.

  6. In the Window taskbar, double-click the Global Secure Access Client icon and verify Connected status.

  7. In the Window taskbar, right-click the Global Secure Access Client.

  8. Select Advanced Diagnostics to view Global Secure Access Client Connection Diagnostics. Click Health check and verify that all checks show Yes status.