Answered By: John Coogan
Last Updated: Jan 22, 2024     Views: 253

Are you using NordVPN? 

It may be blocking your access.  If you are NOT using NordVPN, please contact the library.  

If you are using NordVPN on a Windows computer:

  • Go into NordVPN.
  • Click on the Threat Protection (shield) icon in the top left corner. 
  • Go under Web Protection
  • Under Web Protection Activity, where it lists blocked websites, look for the one that has ezproxy.umgc.edu, select it, click on the 3 dots, and choose the option to Exclude this domain from threat blocking.  
    Screen shot showing how to exclude this domain from threat blocking.
  • Try the Library site again and see if it now works.

If that does not work, then try temporarily disabling Web Protection:

  • Go into NordVPN.
  • Click on the Threat Protection (shield) icon in the top left corner. 
  • Turn off Web Protection.
  • Try the Library site again and see if it now works.
  • You may wish to turn it back on when you are finished using the Library.  

If you are using NordVPN on iOS:

  • Click on the account in the bottom right corner to open the profile tab.
  • Turn off Threat Protection Lite.  
  • Try the Library site again and see if it now works.
  • You may wish to turn it back on when you are finished using the Library.  

Questions about NordVPN?

Please contact NordVPN.  

 

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