6 Methods for setting up or changing IP-address recognition access to FirstSearch
After gathering the needed information, you choose the method to set up or change IP-address recognition access to FirstSearch. For advice about gathering the needed information, see
Information needed to set up IP-address recognition access to FirstSearch.
Two methods
Two methods are available for setting up or changing IP-address recognition access:
- The FirstSearch administrative module
- The IP-Address Recognition Request form on the OCLC web site.
If you set up IP-address recognition access using the web form, your setup information is also available in the administrative module of your default authorization for IP-address recognition.
Comparison of the methods
The following table compares the two methods:
| Question |
Administrative module answer |
Web form answer |
| When does the information entered take effect in FirstSearch? |
Immediately after it is saved |
Within 48 hours (Monday-Friday) after it is submitted |
| Do OCLC staff review the information entered before it takes effect? |
No |
Yes |
| Can you include comments or questions when entering information? |
No |
Yes |
| Where is the method located? |
http://firstsearch.oclc.org/admin/ |
https://www3.oclc.org/app/ip_recognition/ |
Data entry differences
The following table compares data entry using the two methods:
| Question |
Administrative module answer |
Web form answer |
| How do you specify your default authorization for IP-address recognition? |
By using it to log on to the administrative module |
By typing it in the box provided in the web form |
| Do you enter contact information? |
No |
Yes |
| How do you specify the IP addresses that may access FirstSearch? |
By typing them in the boxes provided |
By typing them in the box provided |
| How do you specify additional authorizations for IP-address recognition? |
By typing them in the box provided |
By typing them in the box provided |
| How do you indicate that you want to be required to include an authorization in IP-address recognition URLs for your default authorization as well as for your additional authorizations? |
By placing a check in the Authorization Required box |
By noting that in the Additional Comments box |
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