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| Version | Minor Version | Suggested Solution |
|---|---|---|
| GlobalProtect App 6.3 on macOS | \n 6.3.0 through 6.3.3 | \nUpgrade to 6.3.3-h1 (6.3.3-c650) or later. | \n
| GlobalProtect App 6.2 on macOS | \n 6.2.0 through 6.2.8 | \nUpgrade to 6.2.8-h2 (6.2.8-c243) or later. | \n
| GlobalProtect App 6.1 on macOS | Upgrade to 6.2.8-h2 (6.2.8-c243) or 6.3.3-h1 (6.3.3-c650) or later. | |
| GlobalProtect App 6.0 on macOS | Upgrade to 6.2.8-h2 (6.2.8-c243) or 6.3.3-h1 (6.3.3-c650) or later. | |
| GlobalProtect App on Android, iOS, Linux, Windows | No action needed. | |
| GlobalProtect UWP App | No action needed. |