Connect from Off-Campus

Most of our e-journals, e-books, databases, and electronic reserve materials are restricted so that only current UC San Diego faculty, staff, and students can use them off campus.

To do this, you must configure your electronic device (smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer) to use the VPN AnyConnect.

The UC San Diego Health and Health Science VPN also provides off campus access to resources the Library provides. Instructions and assistance for UC San Diego Health and Health Science VPN users can be found in the Pulse intranet.

Instructions for connecting with the UC San Diego VPN can be found below.

UC San Diego VPN

VPN AnyConnect is the preferred way to access the Library's resources from off campus.To download and use VPN AnyConnect, you'll need an Active Directory (AD) username and password, and permission to install software on your device.

Download VPN AnyConnect

• Windows 11 / 10 / 8
• Windows Vista / Windows 7
• Mac OS X 10.10.x and above
• Chromebook
• GNU / Linux
• iOS 6+
• Android 4.x

Important Note

Select 2-Step Secured - Allthruucsd from the "Group" drop-down menu when authenticating.

Note: 2-Step login is required for faculty, staff, and student VPN connections.

Username & Password

A UC San Diego username and password is required to use VPN services. See the UC San Diego Active Directory (or AD) Password Change Tool if you don't know your password.

Problems?

See our troubleshooting page for help.

Watch step-by-step instructions on how to install the VPN.

Questions?

For help with connecting from off-campus using the VPN, contact the ITS Service Desk.

For more information about using library resources, Ask a Librarian.