Subscribed databases can be used by users on computers located on the university network (no logins and passwords are required), unless otherwise indicated in the description of an individual database. We suggest using databases from computers and terminals in the library network (i.e., on the premises of the Main Library).
Research and teaching staff, doctoral students and students of the Wroclaw University of Economics and Business can use databases and full-text electronic sources also outside the university network (e.g., from home computers), through a Proxy server.
To enable access, you must have an email address in the @ue.wroc.pl domain. Users simply need to configure the proxy server according to the instructions below.
NOTE! Licenses for the use of electronic services and databases prohibit the creation of entire archives, ie. significant or systematic duplication (ripping) of data. The system records logins, journal titles, links to databases and the number of full-text downloads.
For questions regarding access to databases, licenses, etc., please contact: [email protected]
For technical questions on how to configure the server on your own computers or mobile devices, please contact the IT Support Department.
Proxy server login
1. To use the proxy, add the following script to your browser: https://bg-proxy.ue.wroc.pl/proxy/proxy.pac (all browser settings can be found below) and save the changes.
2. After doing this, visit https://proxy-bg.ue.wroc.pl and log in. The login and password are the same as for your employee or student email (employees enter their first and last name separated by a period, e.g., jan.kowalski without the [email protected]; students enter only their student ID number without the [email protected]).
Note: The login page cannot be closed! Closing the window will disconnect you from the proxy server.
Android
- Go to Settings -> Regular and Wireless Networks -> Wi-Fi Settings
- then tap and hold on the name of the Wi-Fi network to which the tablet or phone is currently connected. Select Modify Network
- change Proxy server settings to Manual
- below in the proxy hostname field, type proxy-bg.ue.wroc.pl
- in the proxy server port number field, enter 3128
- save the changes.
This description may vary slightly depending on the Android version.
Apple MacBook
APPLE MAC / Mac OS HIGH SIERRA 10.13.6 and above (if you have an older version of the system, look for analogous settings or search google for instructions for the appropriate version).
- select the wireless connection menu
- Click Open Network Preferences...
- Press Advanced...
- go to the Proxy tab
- Check the following options:
– Automatic proxy detection
– Secure web proxy (HTTPS).
- In the Secure Web Proxy (HTTPS) menu :
– enter the IP address of the proxy server 156.17.96.121
– type proxy server port 3128
– check the option Proxy server requires a password
– enter login and password for proxy account
- press OK and then Apply
When you try to access the databases, the proxy login window may pop up again, where you need to re-enter the login and password for proxy access.
Attention! You don’t need to configure system settings if you configure settings on FireFox browser (see FireFox settings)
Edge
- Open the Edge browser.
- In the upper right corner, click the three dots to open the menu.
- Go to “Settings.”
- In the menu on the left, select “System and Performance.”
- Click on the link next to “Open your computer’s proxy server settings.”
- The settings window will open, going directly to the Proxy Settings menu.
- Scroll down to manual proxy configuration.
- Enable the setting by clicking the “Use proxy server” button.
- When enabled, the grayed out options below will be available.
- Type address: 156.17.96.121 and port: 3128
- “Save.”
Note: Depending on the browser version, the settings may vary slightly.
FireFox
Configure manually according to the instructions:
- launch a web browser
- From the menu at the top right of the screen, select Options (Preferences)
- click the Settings button
- In the active General tab, at the very bottom of the page, find the Network category
- click the Settings button
- check the Auto-configuration URL option and type/paste the proxy server address: https://bg-proxy.ue.wroc.pl/proxy/proxy.pac
- Confirm by clicking the OK button on this and the next screen
After entering the browser, a login window will appear, where you need to enter the login and password for the Proxy server. The login and password is the same as for employee or student mail (employees at login enter first and last name separated by a dot, e.g. jan.kowalski without [email protected]; students at login enter only index number without [email protected]).
We suggest setting a Proxy for Firefox browser. Most web browsers refer us to Windows 10 settings when we want to set proxy server data. If you choose this setting, the entire system will communicate through proxy servers when connecting to the Internet. This is a handicap if you only want to set up proxies through one browser, or if you want to set up several browsers (such as portables), each with different settings.
Mozilla Firefox, allows you to set proxy parameters in your own settings. So we will only browse the web with a specific IP when we do it through Firefox.
Google Chrome
If you have a different version of the system, look for analogous settings or search google for instructions for the appropriate version.
Configure manually according to the instructions:
- launch a web browser
- from the menu, select Settings
- On the left side of the Menu, click System and select Open proxy settings for your computer
- Proxy Server -> Automatic Proxy Server Configuration
- Use installation script : type/paste script address https://bg-proxy.ue.wroc.pl/proxy/proxy.pac
- Confirm by clicking the Save button
Once in the browser, a login window will appear, where you need to enter the login and password for the Proxy server. The login and password is the same as for employee or student mail (employees at login enter first and last name separated by a dot, e.g. jan.kowalski without [email protected]; students at login enter only index number without [email protected]).
Internet Explorer
Configure manually according to the instructions:
- launch a web browser
- from the menu, select Tools > Internet Options
- Open the Connections tab and click on LAN Settings
- in the Automatic Config uration section, check the Use automatic configuration script option and type/paste the proxy server address: https://bg-proxy.ue.wroc.pl/proxy/proxy.pac
- Confirm by clicking the OK button on this and the next screen
After entering the browser, a login window will appear, where you need to enter the login and password for the Proxy server. The login and password is the same as for employee or student mail (employees at login enter first and last name separated by a dot, e.g. jan.kowalski without [email protected]; students at login enter only index number without [email protected]).
Opera
Configure manually according to the instructions:
- launch a web browser
- click on the Opera symbol (menu)
- click Settings
- Click Advanced in the Panel on the left, then “Browser“
- Scroll your mouse until the “System” panel appears
- Click on the link “Open proxy settings for your computer”
- Proxy Server -> Automatic Proxy Server Configuration
- Use installation script : type/paste script address https://bg-proxy.ue.wroc.pl/proxy/proxy.pac
- Confirm by clicking the Save button
Once in the browser, a login window will appear, where you need to enter the login and password for the Proxy server. Login and password is the same as for employee mail.Login and password is the same as for employee or student mail (employees at login enter name separated by a period, e.g., jan.kowalski without [email protected]; students enter at login index number only without [email protected]).
Safari
Configure manually according to the instructions:
on Windows
- launch a web browser
- from the menu, select Edit > Preferences
- From the menu, select Advanced, and then PROXY: Change settings
- In the Properties window : Internet click LAN Settings
- in the automatic configuration section, check the Use automatic configuration script option and enter the proxy server address: https://bg-proxy.ue.wroc.pl/proxy/proxy.pac
- Confirm by clicking the OK button on this and the next screen
In Mac OS:
- launch a web browser
- from the menu, select Preferences
- From the menu, select Advanced, and then PROXY: Change settings
- In the Properties window : Internet click LAN Settings
- in the automatic configuration section, check the Use automatic configuration script option and enter the proxy server address: https://bg-proxy.ue.wroc.pl/proxy/proxy.pac
After entering the browser, a login window will appear, where you need to enter the login and password for the Proxy server. The login and password is the same as for employee or student mail (employees at login enter first and last name separated by a dot, e.g. jan.kowalski without [email protected]; students at login enter only index number without [email protected]).
Inne
If the browser you are using does not appear in the list, then:
- find an item in the browser’s menu related to its settings, such as Preferences or Internet Options
- In the settings, select an option related to network support , such as connections, network or advanced
- select PROXY settings
- in the automatic configuration section, check the Use automatic configuration script option and enter the proxy server address: https://bg-proxy.ue.wroc.pl/proxy/proxy.pac
Note: Sometimes a so-called “proxy” is required to include proxy settings. Clearing the cache, that is, deleting the browser’s temporary Internet files.
In order to perform this, you should:
- launch a web browser
- from the menu, select Tools > Internet Options
- open the General tab and click Delete files
- Select the Delete all offline content option and click the OK button
