Quick access to OhioLINK databases from Home

Trying to access databases from home?

Here's a shortcut, but these steps will only work for OhioLINK-Sponsored Databases.

Type this address (or follow the link): https://auth.ohiolink.edu

Please select your institution: “University of Akron.”

Enter your name: “Last name, first name.”

Enter your student ID number.

Enter your Library PIN.

Wait for the “Authentication Successful” message.

Browse for the database of your choice (by subject, type, or name).

Click on the “Off-Campus URL” link.

You should stay authenticated for a couple of hours, or until you close your browser window.

If you want to use a database not available via OhioLINK's remote authentication, then you should set up a Virtual Private Network (VPN) on your home computer. Instructions for setting up a VPN are available here.

Maureen