Connecting from Off-Campus

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Current students, faculty and staff can access Library subscription resources off campus. This can be done through our virtual private network (VPN) or proxy server. The proxy server and the VPN require a UCLA Logon ID(opens in a new tab) and multi-factor authentication (MFA) enrollment(opens in a new tab). Please contact the UCLA IT Support Center(opens in a new tab) if you have problems setting up either one.
Each of the off-campus access resources works differently:

Proxy Server(opens in a new tab): A web browser setting that diverts users to a UCLA logon page whenever they access a site for which UCLA has a subscription.
VPN(opens in a new tab): A program you can download and install. You will have access to Library materials once you log on with the VPN software.
MFA(opens in a new tab): An additional layer of security for systems, such as Duo Mobile.

Students and staff at certain professional schools should use the following connection methods. These methods provide access to additional resources.

Mednet VPN(opens in a new tab): Offers a software VPN (like the campus-wide one) and a WebVPN (login via browser window).
- Users from Veterans Affairs West Los Angeles Medical Center need to use the VPN to access library resources from off-campus. The VA national network does not allow proxy access.

Watch the four videos below to learn how to set up a VPN or proxy server.

Set up your computer for off-campus access to Library resources using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) on Mac.

Set up your computer for off-campus access to Library resources using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) on Windows.

Set up your computer for off-campus access to Library resources using the Proxy Server with Safari on Mac.

Set up your computer for off-campus access to Library resources using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) on Chromebook.

Wi-Fi Access

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