Browser-specific configuration is required to access SUL's restricted databases, electronic journals, or e-books from off-campus locations. These pages offer instructions for various operating systems and web browsers.
Windows - Firefox
Configuring Firefox 6.x/7.x on Windows for off-campus access
- Firefox 7.x: Click on the Firefox menu tab and then click Options.
Firefox 6.x: Click Options from the Tools menu. - Click the Advanced icon and then click on the Network tab.
- In the Connection area, click Settings to bring up the Connection Settings window.
- Select Automatic proxy configuration URL.
- Enter this URL in the box below. (This URL must be copied exactly with no spaces):
http://www-sul.stanford.edu/apcproxy/suproxy.pac
- Click OK, then close all configuration windows.
Note about on-campus access
With your browser configured as described above, you will be prompted for your SUNet ID and password each time you access a licensed resource, even when you are on campus. If you would prefer to avoid this, revert your browser settings as follows:
- Return to the Connection Settings window as described above
- Select Use System Proxy Settings.
- Click OK, then close all configuration windows.
