Umeå Proxy
Quickly access resources off-campus through the Umeå University proxy.
Proxy Bookmarklet
Whenever you are on a site that requires licensed access, click on the "Umeå 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 Umeå University students, faculty, and staff securely access the university’s online resources from anywhere. Once you're logged in with your Umeå credentials, you can explore journals, databases, and other academic content—just as if you were on campus.
Why use OpenAthens?
Some of Umeå University’s most valuable digital resources are only available to users on the campus network. OpenAthens makes those resources available off-campus too—just sign in with your Umeå credentials, and you’ll be recognized as an authorized user no matter where you are.
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
- ProQuest databases
- Ovid
- APA PsycNET
- Wiley Online Library
- Oxford Academic Journals