Alfonso X El Sabio Proxy
Quickly access resources off-campus through the Universidad Alfonso X El Sabio proxy.
Proxy Bookmarklet
Whenever you are on a site that requires licensed access, click on the "Alfonso X El Sabio proxy" bookmarklet. You will be asked to login, and then redirected to the "proxified" version of the site.
What is OpenAthens?
OpenAthens provides a simple and secure way for students, faculty, and staff at Universidad Alfonso X El Sabio to connect to academic resources from anywhere in the world. After signing in with your Alfonso X El Sabio account, you’ll have full access to the university’s licensed content—without needing to use a VPN or change device settings.
Why use OpenAthens?
Because of publisher restrictions, online academic resources at Universidad Alfonso X El Sabio often require users to be on the university network. OpenAthens bypasses that limitation by using your Alfonso X El Sabio credentials to authenticate access—so whether you're on campus or not, your access stays the same.
What’s the difference between EZproxy, OpenAthens, and VPN?
EZproxy and VPNs have traditionally been used to simulate on-campus access by rerouting traffic through university IPs. OpenAthens represents a shift away from IP-based models by using a cloud-based authentication system that identifies users individually. This allows OpenAthens to be more flexible and scalable across platforms, and it often requires less maintenance for IT departments. VPNs remain useful for broader internal network access, but for licensed digital content, OpenAthens often provides a more streamlined experience.
Quick access to popular databases and journals
- NCBI PubMed
- SCOPUS
- Web of Science
- Nature
- Science
- ScienceDirect
- Ovid
- IEEE Xplore Digital Library
- JSTOR
- Springer Link