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EZproxy is a web proxy server that provides off-campus access via user authentication to the Libraries' electronic resources.

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How to connect with EZproxy

Beginning April 1, 2024, NetID and password will be required to access library resources from off-campus. You can activate and manage your NetID at SelfServ. Single Sign On (SSO) and Multifactor Authentication (MFA) will be required as well. Please visit the MFA Answers page for detailed instructions.

Note: EZproxy use is required when working off campus, even when connected to the SU VPN. The only exception is if you are connecting to resources using your on-campus computer through a tool like Remote Desktop.

  • For SU faculty, students, and staff only.
  • Visit http://library.syr.edu and navigate the website as usual.
  • When you select a licensed resource (e.g., database, e-journal, e-book, etc.), you may be prompted to authenticate as a currently enrolled student, faculty, or staff member. EZproxy automatically determines whether login information is necessary.
  • If prompted, please enter:
    • Enter your NetID and Password. Syracuse University affiliated users can obtain a NetID online at http://its.syr.edu/netid. For users who are affiliated with the Libraries and cannot obtain a NetID enter your 10 digit SU I.D. number (without spaces) as the NetID and enter your last name (all lowercase) as the password. PLEASE NOTE: SoonApril 1, 2024, the authentication option to use your SU ID and last name is going to changeaway. When that change occurs, you will need to use your NetID and password to access library resources from off-campus. You can activate and manage your NetID at SelfServ.
    • Please note:
      If you are a Jr., Sr., II, III, IV, etc. or have a hyphenated last name and you are having trouble authenticating, please click on "Access Help Request" on the left side of your screen or call the Bird Library Circulation Desk at 315-443-5727 to verify how your last name appears in our database.
  • Once authenticated, you will be automatically transferred to the resource you selected.

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Students participating in SUPA have access to the SU Libraries' licensed database and journal resources from off-campus. Beginning April 1, 2024, NetID and password will be required to access library resources from off-campus. You can activate and manage your NetID at SelfServ. Single Sign On (SSO) and Multifactor Authentication (MFA) will be required as well. Please visit the MFA Answers page for detailed instructions.

Currently, when prompted to log in, enter your 10 digit SU ID number without spaces as the NetID and enter your last name (all lowercase) as the password. If your SU I.D. is only 9 digits long, add a zero to the end. PLEASE NOTE: SoonApril 1, 2024, the authentication option to use your SU ID and last name is going to changeaway. When that change occurs, you will need to use your NetID and password to access library resources from off-campus. You can activate and manage your NetID at SelfServ. Multifactor Authentication (MFA) will be required as well, please visit this Answers page for detailed instructions

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