VPN (Virtual Private Network)

VPN Client software is available for current UC Berkeley students, faculty, and staff. The software runs on your off-campus computer. After you log in with your CalNet ID and passphrase, VPN establishes a secure "tunnel" to the UC Berkeley network.

This allows you to use article databases, electronic journals, and other licensed resources found through the Library website and catalogs. Some programs require VPN for off-campus use: ARTstor (Macintosh only), Luna Insight, MDL Crossfire Beilstein and Gmelin, SciFinder Scholar (client version only), the java client in UC Image Service, and the Connect function in EndNote.

VPN will work with all web browsers and most types of Internet connection, except AOL.

• Instructions for Windows computers


• Instructions for Macintosh computers


• Frequently Asked Questions

Getting help: VPN software download and configuration problems

• Students: visit the Student Computer Consulting Service; you can make an appointment online.
• Faculty and Staff: contact C@B Faculty and Staff Consulting (connecting@berkeley.edu; 510-642-8899; M-F 10am-3pm).

Getting help: Electronic resource access and availability questions

• Please contact the Library via the Library Web Comment Form.

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