Using the University Web Proxy (Web Cache)
The web proxy service allows you to browse the Internet as if you are on campus. It enables easy access to online resources such as databases, journals and ebooks and reduces the need for logging in to individual services.
To use this service, you will need to log in using your University computer account.
Please note, a few resources such as Ebrary will still ask you to authenticate using your University username and password.
How to set the service up
You must be using a stand alone computer. It is likely that networked office machines will not be able to use this service
You need to configure your web browser to use the following settings:
- Proxy server address: wwwcache.port.ac.uk
- Port number: 81
- Authentication: network username and password.
Please view the setup instructions for these browsers and follow carefully.
