Registering for SciFinder-n:
Note: To use SciFinder-n you need to be currently affiliated with Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) and must register from a WashU IP address.
- To register for a SciFinder-n account, use this proxied link to get to the registration page: SciFinder-n Registration. When using this proxied link, you will have to log in with your WashU key before registering so SciFinder-n knows that you’re registering from a Washington University IP Address. Proxied links like this allow for users to access University Subscriptions from off campus. For additional information, you can check this guide on Off Campus Access.
- Register using your WashU email address. After you submit the form, you will receive an email message with instructions for completing the registration process.
Once Registered:
After registering for SciFinder-n, you can either enter via VPN which SciFinder-n prefers or via proxy.
Most students do not have access to a VPN through the university and should use the proxied link for access. (Learn more about WashU VPNs.)
For proxy access, use this proxied link to access the SciFinder-n website (it may be helpful to bookmark the link) and then use the login you created in step 2 to begin using the database.
Troubleshooting:
If you have trouble with access or are receiving error messages, first try a different browser. SciFinder-n appears to work better in Firefox.
If you have additional trouble registering/accessing SciFinder-n. please contact Chemical Abstracts Service at help@cas.org. They can reset your password and also make any other necessary changes to your registration information to aid with access.
