Getting started with the Stormshield SSL VPN client

Welcome to the Stormshield Network SSL VPN Client version 5.1.1 EA user and configuration guide.

In this guide, Stormshield Network SSL VPN Client is named "Stormshield SSL VPN client".

SSL VPN allows remote users to securely access a organization's resources - internal or otherwise - via the SNS firewall.

The Stormshield SSL VPN client has a graphical interface that makes it possible to set up an SSL VPN connection, and to configure its settings. The client is available in French and English. The language used depends on the language that was selected in the user's session settings. If the chosen language is not supported, the Stormshield SSL VPN client will use English by default.

Presentation of the graphical interface and the menu bar

To open the graphical interface:

  • In Windows and some Linux environments: click on the Icon of the Stormshield SSL VPN client version 5 icon of the Stormshield SSL VPN client in the system tray.
  • In macOS and some Linux environments: click on the Icon of the Stormshield SSL VPN client version 5 icon of the Stormshield SSL VPN client in the system tray, then click on Open.

The graphical interface consists of:

  • A menu bar on the left. By scrolling over the icon in the shape of a monitor, the Stormshield SSL VPN client general menu appears.
  • A main window containing information on the selected menu. In the screen capture below, the window of saved connections appears.

Image representing the Stormshield SSL VPN client graphical interface

The Stormshield SSL VPN client menu bar provides access to the following menus:

Image representing the Stormshield SSL VPN client general menu

 

  • Quick connection: the drop-down menu makes it possible to select the last connection used, or a favorite connection, then log in with the connection button.

    The current status of the connection appears.

  • Saved connections: makes it possible to manage a list of saved connections, and to log in to a saved connection.
  • Connection logs: makes it possible to display connection events on the Stormshield SSL VPN client.
  • Direct connection: makes it possible to log in by manually entering connection information without saving it.
  • Advanced settings: provides access to advanced parameters on the Stormshield SSL VPN client.

Presentation of the pop-up menu from the Stormshield SSL VPN client icon

To open the pop-up menu, right-click on the Icon of the Stormshield SSL VPN client version 5 icon of the Stormshield SSL VPN client in the system tray.

The Stormshield SSL VPN client pop-up menu provides access to the following menus:

  • VPNSSL: makes it possible to log in to the last connection used, or a favorite connection. The user can also log out if an SSL VPN is currently connected.
  • Open: makes it possible to open the Stormshield SSL VPN client graphical interface.
  • Exit: makes it possible to quit the application.

The screen capture below shows the pop-up menu of the Stormshield SSL VPN client in Windows. Visuals may vary according to the operating system used.

Image representing the pop-up menu from the Stormshield SSL VPN client icon

 

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July 29, 2025

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