How do I set up IP recognition or change my IP range for FirstSearch?
Please note: This information applies to institutions with a single individual FirstSearch authorization. If you have multiple FirstSearch authorizations, or belong to a group, please contact the Member Services Help Desk or your Group Administrator for additional assistance with making changes to your account(s). On individual FirstSearch accounts, you can use the Administrative Module (IP recognition can be found under “System Settings”) to add, change or delete IP ranges from your account. Changes will be effective immediately. If you have more than one FirstSearch authorization, you only need to set up IP recognition in the administrative module of the authorization you use as the default account; there is a place to enter other FirstSearch authorizations you wish to link to your primary one. If you access FirstSearch through a statewide virtual library consortium or shared account, please contact your account administrator to request your changes. Once IP recognition is set up, yo
