County Virtual Private Network (VPN)

County employees and business partners with a Dakota County user ID can connect to the county’s internal network from almost anywhere using the Dakota County virtual private network (VPN). Through the VPN website you can securely access internal web applications, your office computer, online files and more.

Go to the Dakota County VPN Login Page or follow the instructions below to use the county’s VPN. Cisco VPN and Microsoft VPN are available.

• Requirements for VPN connectivity
• VPN session limits
• How to connect to VPN – All Users (Basic access)
• How to connect to VPN – Dakota County Employees
• How to connect to VPN – Dakota County Computers
• How to connect to VPN – Dakota County Sheriff Staff
• How to connect to VPN – Dakota County Library Staff
• How to connect to VPN – Dakota County Library Vendors
• How to connect to VPN – Social Services Vendors
• How to disconnect from VPN
• Installing Microsoft VPN on County-Owned Laptop

If you encounter problems connecting to the Dakota County VPN or have any related questions, feel free to contact the IT Help Desk at helpdesk@co.dakota.mn.us or 651-438-4346.