To connect to eduroam, open your device’s Wi-Fi settings, select “eduroam” from the list of available networks, and then enter your institution’s username (in the format user@your-institution.edu) and password when prompted.
For some devices, you may need to select specific security settings, such as PEAP and MSCHAPV2, and leave the anonymous identity blank.
You’ll just need:
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Your school/university login (usually email + password)
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Correct Wi-Fi settings or configuration file (some campuses require downloading it)
✅ What is eduroam?
eduroam (education roaming) is a secure, worldwide Wi-Fi access service for research and education users. Once you’re set up, you can connect automatically at any eduroam-enabled campus worldwide, not just your own.
🔧 How to Connect to eduroam Wi-Fi (All Devices)
📱 On Windows / macOS / Android / iPhone:
1. 🔍 Find your institution’s setup page
Go to:
👉 https://cat.eduroam.org
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Click “eduroam user: download your eduroam installer”
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Search for your institution/university name
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Download the eduroam configuration installer for your device (Windows, macOS, Linux, Android)
2. 🛠️ Run the installer
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It will set up the correct security settings and certificates
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You’ll be prompted to enter:
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Username: your university email (e.g.
yourname@university.edu) -
Password: your campus Wi-Fi/email password (or a separate eduroam password depending on the school)
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3. 📶 Connect to eduroam
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Go to your Wi-Fi settings
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Select eduroam
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Enter your credentials if prompted (again: full email + password)
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🔐 Common Login Format
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Username | your full university email (e.g. jdoe@uni.edu) |
| Password | your regular university password (or eduroam-specific one) |
⚠️ Do NOT just enter your username without the domain (e.g., jdoe) — it won’t work.
🧩 Device-Specific Notes
💻 Windows (10/11)
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Use the CAT installer (from
cat.eduroam.org) to automatically install the right certificate. -
If you skip the installer, you must manually set:
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Security type: WPA2-Enterprise
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EAP method: PEAP
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Phase 2: MSCHAPv2
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Certificate validation: enabled, use your school’s root CA
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🍎 macOS / iOS
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Use the eduroam profile from your school or CAT installer
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It will prompt to install a profile (trusted network configuration)
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Approve and install, then join eduroam using your school email/password
🤖 Android
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Android 11+ may require:
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EAP method: PEAP
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Phase 2 auth: MSCHAPV2
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CA certificate: Use system certificates
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Domain:
your.university.edu
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🐧 Linux
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CAT installers are available
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Alternatively, use Network Manager with:
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Security: WPA2 Enterprise
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EAP: PEAP
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Inner auth: MSCHAPv2
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CA certificate: your university’s root certificate
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🚫 Having Trouble?
Check these common issues:
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❌ Wrong username format — must be full email address
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❌ Password changed recently — update it on your device
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❌ Certificate validation failed — use the installer to set up trusted certs
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❌ Not using your school’s version of eduroam — each institution has slightly different settings
🔗 Helpful Links
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Official eduroam setup tool:
🔗 https://cat.eduroam.org -
Your university’s IT support or Wi-Fi help page
(Google: “[Your University Name] eduroam setup”)
