# How to Sign In to vLex Library

### Summary

Sign in to vLex Library by visiting the website and entering your username and password. vLex also supports various **vLex Library login** options, including institutional access (OpenAthens, Shibboleth), Microsoft, and social media accounts.

### Why This is Important

Choosing the right sign-in method streamlines your workflow by providing the quickest, most secure access to our global legal research platform. A personal login ensures you can always access your saved history, alerts, and folders, making your legal research more efficient.

### Available Sign-In Methods

Here is a breakdown of the different ways you can access your vLex Library account.

#### Standard Sign-In (Username and Password)

This is the most direct way to access your personal account.

1. Navigate to the [**vlex.com**](https://vlex.com/) website.
2. Select **Sign In** from the top-right corner.
3. Enter your registered **username** and **password**.

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#### Institutional & Federated Access

These options are common for universities, governments, and other large organizations.

#### **Via Your Institution (Shibboleth)**

1. On the Sign In page, choose **Your institution**.
2. Search for your institution by name or email domain.
3. You will be redirected to your institution's login page to enter your credentials.

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#### **Via OpenAthens**

1. Select **OpenAthens** on the Sign In page.
2. You will be redirected to the OpenAthens login page to enter the credentials provided by your organization.

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**Multiple Sign-In Options Supported**

vLex Library supports a wide range of sign-in methods to accommodate different users and organizations, including:

* Username and Password
* IP recognition
* Microsoft Active Directory
* OpenAthens
* EZProxy or WAM Proxy
* Social login (Google and Facebook)
* Other standard institutional login portals (Via your institution)
  {% endhint %}

#### Corporate & Remote Access

#### **Via Microsoft Active Directory**

1. Click **Active Directory** on the Sign In page.
2. You will be taken to the Microsoft login page. If you are already logged in, you will be taken directly into vLex Library.

#### **Automatic Sign-In (IP Recognition & Proxy)**

Organizations like law firms and universities often use IP recognition or a proxy service (like EZProxy) for seamless on-site or remote access.

* **IP Recognition:** If you are connected to your organization's network, you may be signed in automatically by navigating to [**vlex.com**](https://vlex.com/).
* **Proxy Link:** For remote access, your organization may provide a special link that directs you through their proxy server.

#### **Social Logins**

You can link your vLex Library access to a social media account for convenience.

1. On the Sign In page, click the icon for **Google** or **Facebook**.
2. Authorize vLex to use your account for authentication on the first login.

### Best Practices & Pro Tips

* **Personalized Features:** When using a shared access method like **IP Recognition**, personal tools like **History**, **Alerts**, and **Folders** may be unavailable. For full access, sign out and sign back in with your personal username and password.
* **Password Issues:** If you have forgotten your password for a standard account, you can [reset it here.](https://app.vlex.com/account/password_reset)
* **Administrators:** If you manage your organization's account and need to configure authentication, please contact [**vLex support**](https://vlex.com/contact-us) or refer to our admin guides.

### Related Articles

* [How to Reset or Change Your Password](https://support.vlex.com/vlex-library/vlex-library-home/account-and-admin-management/how-to-reset-or-change-your-password)
* [How to Navigate and Filter the Search Results Page](https://support.vlex.com/vlex-library/vlex-library-home/getting-started/how-to-navigate-and-filter-the-search-results-page)
* [Navigating the Document Viewer in vLex Library](https://support.vlex.com/vlex-library/vlex-library-home/getting-started/navigating-the-document-viewer-in-vlex-library)

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