We support proxy, why do we need OpenAthens?
Our resource hub is full of educational content and raises awareness of the three key issues around IP-based access: security, poor user experience, and lack of personalization.
Remote access
made simple
We make accessing knowledge through a single sign-on easy.
We help service providers and librarians in organizations all around the globe to break barriers to knowledge.
OpenAthens started in 1995 as the “Athena project” aimed at simplifying access to digital content as the Internet started to become more and more present in our daily life. Nowadays, OpenAthens helps more than 3,000 organizations with 8 million users in over 80 countries and it’s known to be the first to introduce federated single sign-on, while continue to lead innovation in the field.
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Cyber security resource hub
The cyber security threat landscape is always evolving, and attacks are becoming more prevalent and sophisticated​.
Explore our collection of educational resources designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools to safeguard yourself and your organization from cyber threats. Join us in building a safer, more secure digital future.
Access Lab 2025 call for proposals
We’re excited to announce dates for our 2025 online Access Lab event taking place 24 – 27 February 2025. Submit your session ideas and proposals by Friday 8 November 2024.
Apply now for UX Award 2025!
Applications are open for our 6th annual UX Award 2025! If you’re an online library service vendor, find out more and submit your entry now for the chance to win this year’s award.
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Our story
OpenAthens has been providing remote access and authentication solutions for over 25 years. Used worldwide by over 3,000 academic, healthcare, corporate research libraries, publishers, and service providers to provide access to knowledge. We’re based in the UK and are a part of Jisc.