Hochschule Essen Proxy
Quickly access resources off-campus through the Hochschule der bildenden Künste Essen proxy.
Proxy Bookmarklet
Whenever you are on a site that requires licensed access, click on the "Hochschule Essen proxy" bookmarklet. You will be asked to login, and then redirected to the "proxified" version of the site.
What is OpenAthens?
Think of OpenAthens as your digital key to Hochschule der bildenden Künste Essen’s academic resources. It gives students, staff, and faculty secure, off-campus access to licensed databases, journals, and more—no special software or campus connection required. Just log in with your Hochschule Essen credentials, and you're ready to go.
Why use OpenAthens?
Licensing deals with content providers typically limit access to users physically on campus. OpenAthens ensures that students, faculty, and staff at Hochschule der bildenden Künste Essen can access those same resources from anywhere, simply by logging in with their Hochschule Essen username and password.
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.