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 website.

2. Select Sign In from the top-right corner.

3. Enter your registered username and password.

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.

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.

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.

• 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.

• Administrators: If you manage your organization's account and need to configure authentication, please contact vLex support or refer to our admin guides.

Related Articles

• How to Reset or Change Your Password

• How to Navigate and Filter the Search Results Page

• Navigating the Document Viewer in vLex Library

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