Full access to subscribed electronic databases such as Unified Search Engines, E-Books, E- Journals, bibliographic databases and other E-Resources, is provided only through the NKUA IP network. For more information visit our website

VPN connection guide

Virtual Public Network (VPN)  establishes a secure connection  for all members of the university community to connect to local networks and infrastructures of the University  from any location (network) outside its  premises, even from abroad.

Use - Requirements

Some of the features of VPN service include the following:

• Safe access to the University’s infrastructures from networks outside NKUA
• Access to the NKUA digital libraries from networks outside NKUA

To use this service  it is required to have an account with the NKUA  Network Operations Center

Instructions for installation and use

• Windows
• Android
• Apple MacOS X
• Linux
• User instructions (in Greek)

 For any other operating system you can use the following configuration file

Auxiliary tools

• IP recognition: It allows you to check if your IP address belongs to the NKUA network

 For more information and assistance: Helpdesk service daily 8:30 - 16:00, Tel.: 210-727-5600,  helpdesk[at]noc.uoa[dot]gr