# 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 

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



 

 

 [ Request a demo ](/request-information?product=openathens) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   ##  Recommended Resources 

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 ](/resources/success-story/peres-academic-center-enhances-secure-access-e-resources-openathens) 

### Success Story

 

 [Peres Academic Center Enhances Secure Access to E-Resources with OpenAthens](/resources/success-story/peres-academic-center-enhances-secure-access-e-resources-openathens) 

 

 



 



 [ ![Illustration of hybrid car on road trip to OpenAthens sign with gears in clouds](https://assets.ebsco.com/asset/7caecca8-bc40-4e7e-8796-37803c33925d/openathens-ezpoxy-solution-infographic-poster-image-780.png)

 

 ](/resources/migrating-openathens-ezproxy) 

### Infographic

 

 [ Migrating to OpenAthens from EZProxy ](/resources/migrating-openathens-ezproxy) 

 

 



 



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 ](/blogs/ebscopost/busting-five-myths-about-access-digital-resources) 

### Blog

 

 [Busting Five Myths About Access to Digital Resources](/blogs/ebscopost/busting-five-myths-about-access-digital-resources)