How to: Connect to eduroam Wi-Fi using your iPhone or iPad


Introduction

In the Settings app, tap Wi-Fi, and then tap EduRoam. Type your full email address from your institution (e.g., jane.doe@university.edu) and the accompanying password. Then, tap Join. If prompted about a certificate, tap Trust.

Instructions

NOTE: The settings applied are specific to the Texas Tech University campus. If you are trying to connect to eduroam at another institution, you may have to contact the IT department of that institution for connection specifics.

1) Open the Settings app.

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2) Tap Wi-Fi.

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3) Ensure that the Wi-Fi switch is in the "on" position (to the right). Then, tap EduRoam.

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4) Type your institutional email address into the "Username" field, and type your associated password into the "Password" field. Then, tap Join.

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5) If prompted about a certificate named "eduroam.network.utexas.edu", tap Trust.

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OUTCOME

Your iPhone or iPad is connected to the eduroam wireless network. Once you are connected, you will see the Wi-Fi icon appear in the status bar at the top, and a check mark will appear next to EduRoam in your Wi-Fi screen.

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