UP Cebu Proxy

Quickly access resources off-campus through the University of the Philippines - Cebu proxy.

Proxy Bookmarklet

Whenever you are on a site that requires licensed access, click on the "UP Cebu 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 University of the Philippines - Cebu’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 UP Cebu credentials, and you're ready to go.

Why use OpenAthens?

Many of the resources provided by University of the Philippines - Cebu, such as databases and e-journals, are restricted to users on the campus network. OpenAthens allows you to access these resources remotely by securely confirming your UP Cebu login, so you don’t have to be on site to get what you need.

What’s the difference between EZproxy, OpenAthens, and VPN?

When comparing EZproxy, OpenAthens, and VPN, it’s helpful to think about what each tool is designed to do. VPNs are great for full network access, allowing staff and faculty to use internal tools as if they were on campus. EZproxy and OpenAthens, however, are designed specifically for accessing library and academic resources. OpenAthens improves on EZproxy by using modern identity-based access instead of relying on IP ranges, making it easier to manage access permissions across different publishers and platforms.

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