Remote access
made simple

We make accessing knowledge through a single sign-on easy.

We help more than 3,000 organizations with 8 million users in over 80 countries have access to the knowledge they want when they want it.

OpenAthens admin area screenshot on a iMac
laptop, notepad, cup of coffee and mobile laid out on a wooden desk

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.

Find out why you need OpenAthens
UX Award 2025 applications

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.

Find out more
shamin-haky

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.

Visit our cyber security resource hub
Photo of happy customers

What people say about us

Don’t take our word for it! Read customer success stories about setting up, integrating and using OpenAthens.

Read our case studies

Who we work with

 

Collection of customer logos: GALILEO, Springer Nature, Universiti Teknologi Petronas, University of Melbourne, The Open University, Aston University, Thammasat, Universiti Sains Malaysia, BMJ

Collection of customer logos: IOP Publishing, University of Leeds, EBSCO, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Grwp Llandrillo Menai, Coleg Cambria, Florida Virtual Campus Library, Silverchair

Let’s connect

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.

Read more about OpenAthens