Authentication Methods

Six ways to connect your users. Seamless on-campus and off-campus access.

IP Range Authentication

Most common

Automatic access from any device on your institutional network. Configure CIDR blocks and we validate each request.

Legacy

Access via referring URL for embedded use cases. Not recommended for new deployments.

Recommended

Federated authentication via your institutional identity provider. Supports Shibboleth, ADFS, Azure AD, Okta, Ping.

UK / Healthcare

Full OpenAthens federation support. Single sign-on across your OpenAthens resource portfolio.

Modern

Where Are You From? (WAYF) federated login via the SeamlessAccess international federation.

Modern

OAuth 2.0 / OIDC for modern identity platforms and mobile applications.

Our integration team will work with your IT department to configure the right combination of authentication methods for your institution.