IP Authentication
Find out how to set up IP authentication through your organization's computer network. For help setting up IPv6, see our Account Management section: Enabling IPv6
What access methods are available?
An Internet protocol (IP) address represents a computer's location on the Internet, and it ensures that users are coming from a certain company/university. Once you provide IEEE the IP address range for your institution, your users will not be challenged for access credentials. IEEE Xplore will automatically recognize your users, giving them immediate access to IEEE research.
How do I find out my IP address?
Ask your IT staff for your range, or you can confirm your individual computer IP by visiting one of the following websites:
What is the format of IP addresses?
An IP address is comprised of four three-number octets. Example: 144.240.001.005 You can also represent ranges: Examples: 144.240.001.* where '*' represents [0-255] 144.240.001.[128-192]
My organization uses dynamic IP addresses. Will IP authentication still work?
Yes, as long as they fall within a certain range.
What if the dynamic IPs don't fall within a certain range?
IEEE will work with you to determine the best authentication method for your organization.
Are proxy servers allowed?
Yes. IEEE will need the proxy server IP address in addition to the IP address range for your institution. Firewalls and proxy servers often replace the IP address of the end users' computers with their own. This does not cause a problem with IP authentication as long as you provide IEEE with the global IP address of the firewall or server in your account. One requirement for this is that the firewall/proxy server is not shared publicly with other organizations.
How do I change or add IP addresses?
To add or change an IP address, please complete the IP Address Amendment form or contact onlinesupport@ieee.org.