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EPSS Department VPN (WireGuard) — User Setup Guide

EPSS Department VPN (WireGuard) — User Setup Guide

This guide walks EPSS department members through connecting to the EPSS Department VPN using WireGuard.

What you need

  • Your EPSS username and EPSS/AD password
  • A device (Windows, macOS, iPhone, or Android)
  • Internet connection

Step 1 — Go to the EPSS VPN Portal

  1. Open a web browser and go to: https://v.epss.ucla.edu
  2. Log in using:
    • Username: your EPSS username
    • Password: your EPSS/AD password

Step 2 — Create a New VPN Configuration

  1. On the portal page, locate New Configuration.
  2. For Profile / Type, choose: WireGuard.
  3. In the Name field, enter a label for your device, for example:
    • Laptop
    • Office-PC
    • iPhone
    • Android
  4. Click Create / Download to generate your configuration.

Tip: Create a separate profile for each device (e.g., one for your laptop and one for your phone).

Step 3 — Install WireGuard (Choose your device)

A) Windows (Recommended)

  1. Download WireGuard from: https://www.wireguard.com/install/
  2. Install WireGuard like a normal program.

Import your VPN profile (Windows)

  1. Open WireGuard.
  2. Click Add Tunnel.
  3. Select Import tunnel(s) from file.
  4. Choose the downloaded .conf file.
  5. Click Activate.

Connected? You should see the tunnel marked as Active and traffic counters increasing.

B) macOS

  1. Open the Mac App Store.
  2. Search for WireGuard and install it.
  3. Open WireGuard.

Import your VPN profile (macOS)

  1. Click Import Tunnel(s) from File.
  2. Select the downloaded .conf file.
  3. Click Allow if macOS prompts you.
  4. Toggle the tunnel ON.

C) iPhone / Android (Using QR Code)

  1. Install WireGuard from the App Store / Google Play.
  2. On the EPSS VPN portal, generate a WireGuard configuration and display the QR code.
  3. Open the WireGuard app and tap Add a tunnel.
  4. Select Create from QR code.
  5. Scan the QR code.
  6. Toggle the tunnel ON.

Step 4 — Verify It Works

  1. Keep WireGuard ON.
  2. Open the internal EPSS resource you were provided (example: internal apps/admin pages).

If it loads while VPN is ON, you are done ✅

Common Issues & Fixes

“It connects but nothing works”

  • Disconnect and reconnect WireGuard.
  • Confirm you imported the correct profile for the correct device.
  • If you recently changed your EPSS password, generate and download a new profile.

“I don’t see a download / it gave me OpenVPN instead”

  • Go back and make sure you selected WireGuard (not OpenVPN).

“I can’t log into the portal”

  • Verify your EPSS username/password works for other EPSS services.
  • If your password recently changed, try again or contact EPSS IT for help.

Need Help?

If you need help, please contact EPSS IT and include:

  • Your device type (Windows/macOS/iPhone/Android)
  • A screenshot of the error (if any)

How to Forward Your EBSS Email to Your g.ucla.edu Account

How to Forward Your EBSS Email to Your g.ucla.edu Account

Follow the steps below to forward your EBSS email to your g.ucla.edu email account:

  1. Go to the Office Website
    Open your web browser and go to office.com
  2. Click Sign In
    Click the Sign In button located in the top-right corner of the page.
  3. Enter Your UCLA Credentials
    Enter your UCLA email in the format: uclausername@ucla.edu and click Continue. This will redirect you to the UCLA Single Sign-On portal.
  4. Log In with Your UCLA Logon ID
    Enter your UCLA Logon ID and password, then click Sign In.
  5. Click Continue and Confirm
    If prompted, click Continue, then select Yes to stay signed in.
  6. Access the Office 365 Home Page
    Once signed in, you’ll be redirected to the Office 365 dashboard.
  7. Click the Outlook App
    From the app list, click on Outlook.
  8. Open Settings
    Click the gear icon at the top-right corner to access Settings.
  9. Choose ‘Mail’ from Left Menu
    In the settings panel, click on Mail from the left sidebar.
  10. Select ‘Forwarding’
    Scroll to and select Forwarding from the middle panel options.
  11. Enable Forwarding
    • Turn on Enable Forwarding.
    • In the field provided, enter your g.ucla.edu email address.
    • Check the option to Keep a copy of forwarded messages.
    • Click Save.
  12. You’re All Set!
    Your EBSS emails will now be forwarded to your g.ucla.edu email address automatically.

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