HSD Döpfer Proxy
Quickly access resources off-campus through the HSD Hochschule Döpfer proxy.
Proxy Bookmarklet
Whenever you are on a site that requires licensed access, click on the "HSD Döpfer proxy" bookmarklet. You will be asked to login, and then redirected to the "proxified" version of the site.
What is OpenAthens?
OpenAthens is a single sign-on service that lets HSD Hochschule Döpfer students, faculty, and staff securely access the university’s online resources from anywhere. Once you're logged in with your HSD Döpfer credentials, you can explore journals, databases, and other academic content—just as if you were on campus.
Why use OpenAthens?
Because of publisher restrictions, online academic resources at HSD Hochschule Döpfer often require users to be on the university network. OpenAthens bypasses that limitation by using your HSD Döpfer 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
- Wiley Online Library
- Engineering Village
- APA PsycNET
- JSTOR
- Springer Link