Overview of the graphical interface and menus of the Stormshield SSL VPN client

The Stormshield SSL VPN client has a graphical interface that makes it possible to set up secure connections, and to configure its settings.

Available languages

The Stormshield SSL VPN 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.

Overview of the graphical interface

To open the graphical interface, 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, and then on Open.

The Stormshield SSL VPN client's graphical interface consists of:

  • A general menu that can be accessed by scrolling over the Icon to access the general menu, accessible by scrolling over the icon icon in the shape of a monitor.
  • A main window containing information on the selected menu.

The screen capture below shows the window of the Saved connections menu.

Image representing the Stormshield SSL VPN client graphical interface

Overview of the general menu

To open the general menu, scroll over the Icon to access the general menu, accessible by scrolling over the icon icon in the graphical interface in the shape of a monitor on the left. If there is currently an open connection, a green dot appears in the icon Icon to access the general menu, the green dot indicates that a connection is currently open.

In the general menu, you can access the following menus:

  • Quick connection: makes it possible to set up a connection by selecting it in the drop-down list, and by clicking on the connection button Connection icon in the Quick connection menu, which makes it possible to set up an SSL VPN tunnel. You can select the last connection used or a favorite connection. If a connection is currently open, the connection button Connection icon in the Quick connection menu, which indicates that an SSL VPN tunnel has been set up will be green. Click on it to disconnect.

  • Saved connections: makes it possible to save connections and set up a saved connection.
  • Connection logs: makes it possible to display connection events.
  • Direct connection: makes it possible to set up a connection without saving information.
  • Advanced settings: provides access to advanced parameters.

Image representing the Stormshield SSL VPN client general menu

Overview of the pop-up menu

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. If a connection is currently open, the Icon of the Stormshield SSL VPN client in green, indicating that an SSL VPN tunnel has been set up icon will be green.

In the pop-up menu, you can access the following menus:

  • SSLVPN: makes it possible to set up the last connection used, or a favorite connection by clicking on it. If a connection is currently open, click on Disconnect to log out.
  • 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 in Windows. Visuals may vary according to the operating system used.

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