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How do I get access to my institution's paid subscription?

If your librarian has already confirmed that your institution subscribes to IOP Publishing content, you’re almost there. You can access the content on IOPscience in one of two ways: automatically through your institution’s network or by signing in through your institution.

Automatic access on campus (IP authentication)

If you are using a device connected to your institution’s network, we’ will recognise your IP address automatically.
That means:

  • No login needed
  • You’ll be able to open any subscribed articles and journals straight away

If you’re off campus but using your institution’s VPN, this may work the same way.

For a clearer explanation of how IP addresses work and why they matter for access, take a look at our ‘IP Address Glossary’ article. It breaks down the key terms and concepts so you can understand exactly what’s happening behind the scenes.

Signing in through your institution (Federated Access)

If your institution uses Shibboleth or OpenAthens, you can sign in with your usual institutional username and password.
Just:

  1. Visit IOPscience
  2. Select Access through your institution
  3. Search for your institution
  4. Sign in when prompted

Once you are signed in, you’ll have access to everything included in your institution’s subscription.

Not sure whether your institution has access?

If you haven’t checked with your librarian yet, or you’re unsure, please see our article: “How do I know if my institution has access to IOPP products?”

 

If you have any further questions, please contact our Customer Service team.