Remote Access - Get configured with VPN or Proxy

When you are off-campus, you can still access millions of resources paid for by UCLA Library! These include e-books, articles, music, videos, and more! All you need to do is set up your computer for off-campus access to UCLA Library resources using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) or Proxy.

How does this work? Here's how four Bruins got their computers set up and ready to go for remote access!

VPN on Mac with Natalie

"I chose VPN for my mac because I need to be able to access the full text of articles on different browsers." - Natalie, Environmental Science

Download a UCLA VPN for Mac

VPN on Windows with Michael

"I chose VPN because I like the security it provides and the control it gives me as a user to manually enable or disable it when I'm browsing online." - Michael, Public Affairs

Download a UCLA VPN for Windows

Proxy on Mac with Kate

"I chose Proxy because I prefer logging in through a web browser without having to download any software on my computer." - Kate, Ethnic Studies

Set up a Proxy Server

VPN on Chromebook with Nadia

"I chose VPN because it is really simple to use!" - Nadia, Public Affairs

Set up a UCLA VPN for Chromebook

Want a visual overview of the connection process?

Check out this handout that guides you through the VPN connection process from start to finish, step-by-step!
PDF Handout
- Thanks to Zoe Borovsky for making this great handout!