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Version: 2026.09

VPN Reporter

VPN Reporter collects GlobalProtect logs from Palo Alto Networks firewalls and turns them into reports: who connected, when, from which country and device, how long they stayed connected and how much of that time went to business applications.

How it works​

  • Runs on your own Windows server as two services: the web console and the API service.
  • Connects to the firewall (or Panorama) XML API and pulls only new logs; nothing is installed on user computers.
  • Stores all data in your own database (MSSQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL or SQLite).

Where to start​

If you want to…Read
Check the server before installingSystem requirements
Install for the first timeInstallation
Set up the database, certificate and servicesConfigurator
Sign in and complete the setup wizardFirst sign-in
Prepare the firewall API userFirewall preparation
Move to a newer releaseUpdating
Fix a problemTroubleshooting