AllowVars specifies one or more special variables that can be included in starting point URLs. These variables are included in a starting point URL using a caret (^) followed by a single-letter variable. The primary purpose for this directive is to support authentication to eBooks Library.
AllowVars is a position-dependent config.txt directive that interacts with database stanzas.
| Qualifier | Description |
|---|---|
| u | The letter u is replaced by the username used to log into EZproxy. |
| 0-9 | Single digits 0 through 9 are replaced by values established with the UsrVar authentication directive. |
AllowVars [u| 0| 1| 2| 3| 4| 5| 6| 7| 8| 9],[[u| 0| 1| 2| 3| 4| 5| 6| 7| 8| 9]…]
Typical configuration for eBooks Library.
Title Ebook Library AllowVars u EncryptVar u astringyoupick EBLSecret D34A9B3C28F1 URL http://www.yourlib.elib.com/EBLWeb/patron/ DJ elib.com