OpenAthens Compass

Easy and reliable access for large organizations managing complex environments, OpenAthens Compass simplifies resource and access management with a premium, personalized single sign‑on solution. Users only need to authenticate once to access all your e-resources delivering a true single sign-on experience. 

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Guiding your library to secure, seamless access

OpenAthens Compass is a complete solution built on highly secure, privacy-preserving federated authentication. It is complemented by a fully managed proxy service for resources that still rely on IP-based authentication. This ensures consistent, straightforward access for every user, and less time spent supporting access issues for librarians.

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Premium support

OpenAthens Compass provides personalized support every step of the way—from a tailored onboarding experience to ongoing customer service. Leave the technical headaches to the experts so you can focus on what truly matters.

  • Dedicated account manager
  • Resource setup support 
  • Access premium expert support
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Personalized to your needs

Every library is unique, so OpenAthens Compass is customizable to meet the custom requirements of almost any institution, regardless of size, user-base or quantity of resources. It is designed for complex organizations but built for the needs of all libraries.

  • Advanced access controls
  • Local directory integration
  • Sub-organizations
  • Managed accounts
  • Attribute support
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Robust, safe and reliable

Trusted by governments, defence departments, healthcare institutions and prestigious organizations worldwide, OpenAthens Compass provides a highly secure authentication method. Users have safe, dependable access to the information they need, wherever they are.

  • True single sign-on
  • Privacy preserving
  • Advanced reporting

See OpenAthens Compass in action

Talk to an OpenAthens Compass expert and request your personalized demo.