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How to Connect

Anyone can access the Library's online subscription resources (databases, electronic journals and e-books) from computers and wireless networks(opens in a new tab) on campus. However, our license agreements restrict off-campus access to current UCLA students, faculty and staff.

Current Students, Faculty and Staff

You can access Library resources off campus using a virtual private network (VPN) or proxy server. The proxy server and the VPN require a valid 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.

  • Proxy Server(opens in a new tab): A setting in your web browser that automatically diverts you to a UCLA logon page whenever you access a site UCLA subscribes to.
  • 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 in Professional Schools

Students and staff associated with certain professional schools should use the following connection methods, which provide access to additional resources.

Instructional Videos

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

Resources

VPN on Mac

Set up your computer for off-campus access to Library resources using a VPN on Mac.
Download VPN
Download VPN
VPN for Mac video screenshot

VPN on Windows

Set up your computer for off-campus access to Library resources using a VPN on Windows.
Download VPN
Download VPN
screenshot of video of setting up VPN on windows PC

Proxy on Mac

Set up your computer for off-campus access to Library resources using a proxy server with Safari on Mac.
Configure Proxy
Configure Proxy
Screenshot of video for proxy on a mac

VPN on Chromebook

Set up your computer for off-campus access to Library resources using a VPN on Chromebook.
Download VPN
Download VPN
screenshot of VPN on chromebook video

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