Instructions for
Remote Data Access
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With many of us now working and studying remotely, we're here to help answer questions about remote access to data and related resources from ICPSR.
Forward this message to department heads, students, your social media team, and others who might help answer questions from data users at your institution.
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Having trouble downloading data or accessing other ICPSR resources? Try these things first (instructions below):
- Open a new private or "incognito" browser window and copy/paste this address into the search bar: https://www.icpsr.umich.edu/. Retry your login.
- Reset your password
- Connect to your institution's VPN, if available
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Just need a quick password reset? Visit the Password Reset Request page, or email ICPSR Web Support at icpsr-websupport@umich.edu.
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Typically, ICPSR will automatically recognize your institution and validate your account. If you're trying to download data and receive an unexpected alert that you're not from a member institution, even though you are, your account may need to be validated. We can update this manually.
To request a validation, send an email to icpsr-help@umich.edu. Include your name, your institutional email address, and the name of your institution.
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Does your institution use a VPN (Virtual Private Network internet connection)? Each VPN is configured differently, but for most institutions, you can use your VPN to access your ICPSR account.
- Log into your VPN using the instructions provided by your institution
- Open a browser window and navigate to icpsr.umich.edu
- Click "log in" on the top right
Your library or IT team may have additional information available, please contact them for VPN assistance.
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Please note that we do not recommend using a proxy server, as it can produce issues including incomplete search results and significantly slower downloading times. However, we understand that proxy servers are sometimes necessary. As proxy information is configured at the institutional level, unfortunately the ICPSR team is unable to help with troubleshooting.
If you are at an institution using a proxy server, we suggest the following steps:
- Authenticate via your proxy server
- Open a new browser tab
- Copy/paste the following URL: https://www.icpsr.umich.edu/
Are you in charge of setting up the proxy server at your institution? Please take a look at the following resources
Are you at a member institution? Your library or department may have additional information, please contact them for proxy assistance.
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Still on campus? Sign in now for future remote access
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Take a moment now to sign into your MyData account. This will validate you for six months of ICPSR data and resources just in case things change. Visit https://icpsr.umich.edu and click "log in" at the top right.
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Support From Your Institution
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Are you at a member institution? Find your institution on the ICPSR Membership List. Your Official and/or Designated Representative are a great place to get support! You might also find libguides at your Library and other on-demand resources available directly from your institution.
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Please feel free to contact ICPSR-help@umich.edu for any questions or ideas.
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