Connecting from Off Campus (VPN)

The VPN allows you to connect to library eBooks and online articles from home or other networks.

• Available for UC Merced students, faculty and staff.
• One-time download.
• Provides a secure connection to the UC Merced campus network.
• Administered by UC Merced campus IT Department.
• Without the VPN you will be locked out of eBooks, journal articles and databases.

How to use the VPN to access UC Merced library resources from off campus:

• Download the VPN (Instructions vary depending on your operating system. Follow the step-by-step instructions carefully.)
• Connect to an outside Internet connection (home, Starbucks, airport, etc.).
• Connect to the VPN (Each time you need to access library resources).
• Log in to the VPN using your UCM ID and password (the same login you use for campus email).
• Open a browser (IE, Firefox, Safari, etc.).
• You will be virtually on the campus network, giving you full access to electronic library resources.

Need more help? Contact the UC Merced IT Department .