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What does “An unexpected error has occurred. Please try again” mean?

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This is a general system error that may occur when authentication fails or a session expires.

Try clearing your browser cache and signing back into OpenAthens via the UBC Library homepage. From the library homepage, click “Login” in the top-right corner and select “OpenAthens Login” from the dropdown menu.

You may also try:

  1. Disabling any VPNs or browser extensions that may interfere with login
  2. Using a different browser (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Edge)
  3. Trying an incognito/private browsing window

If the issue persists, connect with our support team by completing an Ask Us form




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Last Updated: May 25, 2026