Chuo University SSL-VPN
-Access to the library databases limited to the University network and use of the services-
-Access to the library databases limited to the University network and use of the services-
It is a service that uses a technology called Virtual Private Network (VPN) which allows you to access the University network from home or overseas as if you were on campus. It enables your computer to access the databases limited to the University network, and to use the services.
※Note
Some databases provided by the Chuo University Library are not available on the Chuo University SSL-VPN connection.
See the database list for details.
・Faculty members
・Professor Emeritus who has the Integrated Authentication account issued by the library.
・Full-time staff
・Graduate students (including professional graduate students)
・Undergraduate students (except students of the Distance Learning Division, auditing students and Non-Degree-Seeking Students. Please contact the library for details.)
・Please use it for the purpose of research and education activities.
・Use for the purpose of exposing personal information, slander, libel, or mischief is prohibited.
・Use for the purpose of attacking various systems is prohibited.
・The act of snooping, eavesdropping, or tampering with communications or information recorded on servers (e.g., web) is prohibited.
・Transmission of spam email is prohibited.
・Transmission of computer viruses is prohibited.
・Please take anti-virus measures to protect your computer connected to the VPN.
[How to Use the Service from March 19, 2026]
To use the new system, you will need your Integrated Authentication Account and University Email Account, and you must also install the new dedicated VPN client software on your computer.
Your Unified Authentication Account is provided during freshman orientation, at the time of employment, or on similar occasions.
Information on Unified Authentication Account
You can check your University Email Account by following the method below.
How to Check Your University Email ID
For instructions on how to connect using the dedicated VPN client software, please refer to the manuals below.
Please note that you must log in with your university email address to view the manuals.
If you have any questions regarding SSL-VPN connection settings, please contact the Tama IT Center Support Desk.
◼︎Windows（Japanese）
◼︎Mac（Japanese）
◼︎iOS （Coming soon）
◼︎Android （Coming soon）
After connecting to the SSL-VPN, you will be able to use the various services.
If you wish to use the library databases, please select the database you want to use from the database list marked “VPN.”
[How to Use the Service until March 31, 2026]
To use the service, you will need your Unified Authentication Account and must install the dedicated VPN client software on your computer.
The Unified Authentication Account is distributed during orientation for new students or upon employment. (For more details, please refer to this page.)
Please refer to the manuals below for instructions on installing the VPN client software.
Note: You will need to log in with your university email address to view the manuals.
Note: For emeritus professors, the manuals are distributed by the Library Administration Division. If you do not have a copy, please contact the library.
Note:If you have any questions regarding SSL-VPN configuration, please contact the Tama IT Center Support Desk.
VPN Connection Manual for Windows (Windows 11)
If installation fails, please check whether your device is an ARM version.
Go to: Settings > System > About, and check "System Type" under "Device Specifications". If it says "ARM-based processor", it is an ARM version.
If so, please contact the Tama IT Center Support Desk.
VPN Connection Manual for Mac（Japanese）
VPN Connection Manual for Android（Japanese）
Once connected to the VPN, you may access various services.
To use library databases, please select the desired database from the database list marked "VPN".
【SSL-VPN Connection Setup】
Tama IT Center
【Library Database List and Access to Specific Databases】
Please fill out the Library Mail Reference Form for inquiries.