When to Use: Ideal method for longer research sessions lasting up to 4 hours. You can login to the VPN, or install a client on your device.

(If you are a UC faculty, staff, or currently enrolled student, Secure Access via the VPN is recommended when accessing UC resources from off campus).

How to Connect

There are two different methods for utilizing the VPN-

1. UC SSL-VPN- Online Access/Login
   
   • UC SSL-VPN  (click the button above, or this link)
     
     
2. VPN Software Installation for Access
   
   Setup instructions for downloading and installing the VPN software
   (we've had reports that the manual installation instructions are more reliable, especially for Macs.):
   
   • Windows
     
   • Android
   • iPad, iPhone, iPod
   • Mac OS
     
     
3. Once installed, you start the SSL VPN client from your computer/device and then launch your browser and begin your research.
   
   
4. Help with the UC SSL VPN: https://kb.uc.edu/KBArticles/SSLVPN-FAQs.aspx  

When to Use: Ideal for research sessions that require quick and easy access. 

How to Connect

Click on the Library Off Campus Access (Proxy) Button to login with your UC ID username and password (6+2 - same as Blackboard).

• Once you login, you'll be returned to the main Library homepage and can begin your research.

Affiliates login:

• UCMC UC Health staff: register for access to UC library resources; once registered log in using 988 numbers issued by the HSL.
  
• Children's Hospital (CCHMC) staff : log in with last name and ID (usually 5 digits)
  
• Physicians with dual UC and CCHMC appointments: log in using the UC central login