UD's web proxy server provides off-campus access to materials previously available only through a direct connection to the campus network.
- On-campus users and off-campus users who dial in directly to the University of Delaware do not need to use a proxy server with their web browser.
- Off-campus users who use another ISP (not UD) will need to use the proxy server to use materials whose use is restricted, by license, to University faculty, staff and students--e.g., research databases made available by the University Libraries or software available at udeploy.udel.edu.
- If you had used UD's old web proxy service (prior to January 2004), follow these directions to disable the old service before proceeding with the rest of the instructions.
- Make sure that you have Javascript enabled in your preferred web browser.
- Make sure that your browser's "personal toolbar" or "links toolbar" is visible and unlocked.
- Click and drag the link below onto your web browser's personal toolbar or links toolbar.
UD Proxify - Whenever you are viewing a web page that requires use of UD's proxy service, click the UD Proxify "button" in your web browser's toolbar or links bar.
Notes
- You can also use UD's proxy server by going to this URL:
From that web page, you can either follow a link to go directly to UD's Library via the proxy server or you can provide a URL for routing through UD's proxy server.
- If you leave a "proxified" web resource, go to an unrestricted site, and then return to a site that requires your use of the web proxy server, or if you link to a site off campus and then come back to a restricted site, you may need to re-authenticate via UD's web proxy server. Therefore, you may find it more convenient to put the UD Proxify Button on your web browser's toolbar. You can then use this button any time you need to use the web proxy server.
- If you require more information, view the
University Libraries' Web Proxy FAQ.
Questions or comments
UD Web Proxy FAQ File: University
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Last updated September 15, 2006
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