Why use the proxy server?
Use the proxy server if you can't use the VPN. The proxy server allows Yale users to access restricted library resources including databases and online journals from off-campus computers. It uses your NetID to authenticate you as a valid member of the Yale community. If you use a Yale PPP connection or a campus computer connected to the Yale network, you DO NOT need to use the proxy server.
Note: some companies or Internet Providers may be using a proxy server to restrict Internet access. Because of this you may be unable to configure your Web browser to use the Remote Authentication Proxy Server simultaneously. In this case you will not be able utilize these services
How do I configure my Web browser to use the Proxy Server?
A valid Yale NetID from the ITS User Accounts Office is needed to use the proxy server. If you do not have a NetID, or you do not remember your NetID and password, you can e-mail User Accounts.
Note: the Medical Library has its own proxy server, which is needed for access to certain biomedical resources.
Dial-up:
Internet Explorer (version 5 or later is recommended)
In the browser, from the Tools menu, select Internet Options.
Select the Connections tab, Under Dialup Settings, highlight the dialup profile you use when you want proxy access. Click on the Settings button to access options for that specific dialup session.
Click in the box next to Use a proxy server in the Proxy Server section
Click on Advanced Go to the box next to HTTP: in the column Proxy Address to Use and type: http://copy.its.yale.edu Go to the next space in the column labeled Port and type: 8080
Click the 'OK' box to save all settings
Netscape (version 4.7 or later is recommended)
In the browser, under the Edit menu, select Preferences.
Under Advanced, choose Proxies (you might need to click the plus sign next to Advanced).
On the right side, click Automatic proxy configuration.
Next to Configuration location (URL) type: http://copy.its.yale.edu:8080
Click OK. You probably will get a window that asks for your username and password. Use your netID and password.
Firefox (version 1.x or later is recommended)
Click the Tools Menu. Click Options.
Select General in the upper left column.
Select the Connection Settings button.
Select the Automatic Proxy Configuration URL radio button. In the text box enter http://copy.its.yale.edu:8080 Click OK on the Connection Settings window.
Click OK on the Options window.
Close Firefox. Open Firefox.
If properly configured, you will be directed to the Yale Central Authentication Page.
Enter your NetID and Password. You will be authenticated for journal access until your close your browser.
Firefox (version 2.x)
Click the Tools Menu. Click Options.
Click Advanced. Click Network. Click Settings.
Check the radio button next to Automatic Proxy Configuration URL
In the box Type: http://copy.its.yale.edu:8080
Close and Re-Launch Firefox
If properly configured, you will be directed to the Yale Central Authentication Page.
Enter your NetID and Password. You will be authenticated for journal access until your close your browser.
Cable Modem / DSL Connecting to a proxy server with a cable modem or DSL connection:
Internet Explorer: Be sure you only have one copy of Internet Explorer opened.
Click Tools in the Menu Bar.
Select Internet Options.
Click the Connections tab.
Click the Lan Setting button Check the Use automatic configuration script box. In the text box enter http://copy.its.yale.edu:8080
Click the OK button to close the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings window.
Click the OK button to close the Internet Options window.
Close Internet Explorer. Launch Internet Explorer and you will be directed to the Remote Authentication for Restricted Yale Library Resources Page.
Netscape: Be sure you only have one copy of Netscape opened.
Click Edit in the menu bar.
Select Preferences
Click the plus sign to the left of Advanced (if there isn't a plus sign continue to next step).
Click Proxies Select Automatic Proxy Configuration In the text box enter http://copy.its.yale.edu:8080
Click the OK button to close the Preferences window.
Close Netscape. Launch Netscape and you will be directed to the Remote Authentication for Restricted Yale Library Resources Page.
Firefox (version 1.x or later is recommended)
Click the Tools Menu.
Click Options. Select General in the upper left column.
Select the Connection Settings button.
Select the Automatic Proxy Configuration URL radio button.
In the text box enter http://copy.its.yale.edu:8080
Click OK on the Connection Settings window.
Click OK on the Options window. Close Firefox. Open Firefox.
Firefox (version 2.x)
Click the Tools Menu. Click Options.
Click Advanced. Click Network. Click Settings.
Check the radio button next to Automatic Proxy Configuration URL
In the box Type: http://copy.its.yale.edu:8080
Close and Re-Launch Firefox
If properly configured, you will be directed to the Yale Central Authentication Page.
Enter your NetID and Password. You will be authenticated for journal access until your close your browser.
Macintosh Users For OS X version 10.3 users (click here for detailed instructions with screenshots):
From the Apple Menu, select System Preferences.
Click on the Network icon.
In the Show: drop down menu, choose the device you wish to configure (dial up, airport ethernet).
Click the Proxies tab. In the Select a Proxy to Configure window, choose Automatic Proxy Configuration (you may have to scroll down to see it.)
Click on the check box next to it to make Automatic Proxy Configuration active. In the URL: window, enter http://copy.its.yale.edu:8080
Click Apply.
For OS X version 10.2 or below users:
From the Apple Menu, select System Preferences.
Click on Network. Under Show select the method you are connecting to the internet (most likely internal modem). Select the Proxies tab.
Under Web Proxy enter copy.its.yale.edu Under port enter 8080.
Click Apply Now.
To temporarily turn off the proxy server in OS X, you will need to follow these directions and uncheck the boxes under the proxies settings. For MacOS 9.x users: Note: Proxy configuration for MacOS 9 is set at the application level, not the system level. You will have to set this up for each borwser you use. The following instructions are for Internet Explorer for MacOS 9. On the Edit menu, click Preferences. Under Network, click Proxies. In the Use Proxy Servers area, check the boxes next to HTTP and Secure HTTP, and enter the server name www-proxy.cis.yale.edu and no port number. How do I get proxy access if I use AOL? The AOL browser does not allow proxy access. However, you may choose to run Netscape, Internet Explorer, or other browsers while you are connected to the Internet via AOL (just keep AOL running, then start your browser of choice in a separate window). If you do this, follow the configuration instructions for your browser.
