UVa Proxy Server
Access Restricted Resources Remotely
Some University of Virginia resources, such as library materials, online databases, news resources, and downloadable software, have license restrictions that limit their use to the University community. You can access these restricted resources only if your computer is physically on Grounds or, if you are working remotely, through an off-Grounds option to access restricted UVa resources, such as the proxy server.
As of May 15, 2012, the UVa Proxy Server uses EZproxy authentication and access software.
For First-Time Users
- If you are a student, faculty, or staff member of the University:
No special configuration or account required, you will use your NetBadge credentials to sign in when prompted by the proxy server. - If you are not a member of the UVa community:
If you are allowed access to the proxy service but do not have an ITS or Health System account (like Medical Center preceptors and visiting medical students), an alternate login method will ask for other identifying information. Use the same proxy sign in link as above; if you need assistance with creating or modifying your proxy "account", you may also contact the Accounts Office.
Note: You do not have to switch your proxy settings every time you log on, depending on whether you are on or off-Grounds. The proxy server automatically recognizes whether you are directly connected to the UVa network, and acts accordingly.
For Returning Users
If you were using the UVa proxy server prior to May 15, 2012, you will notice a few differences now that EZproxy is in place:
- you will use your NetBadge credentials to log in,
- you will not have to configure your Web browser on either your computer or mobile device,
- you may have to update bookmarks to restricted materials:
- simply add the following string to the front of your URL —
http://proxy.its.virginia.edu/login?url= —
For instance,
http://www.jstor.org
will become
http://proxy.its.virginia.edu/login?url=http://www.jstor.org
- simply add the following string to the front of your URL —
http://proxy.its.virginia.edu/login?url= —
- while not necessary, you may want to remove your old configuration settings.
Proxy "Accounts"
The preferred login method for the proxy service uses NetBadge. NetBadge requires an ITS or HS/CS account ID and password (from your ITS Central Mail service, blue.unix.virginia.edu, Eservices or HS/CS mail service account) or certificate.
For users who are allowed access to the proxy service but do not have ITS or HS/CS accounts, including Medical Center Preceptors, visiting medical students, and other Health System affiliates, an alternate login method will ask for other identifying information, which may include your Social Security Number. ITS is working to eliminate dependence on Social Security Numbers as identifiers, and the credentials needed for this alternate login may change in the future. You will be given the choice of selecting the login method that best meets your needs.
