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title: "Connect to eduroam WiFi"
canonical: "https://tech.calpoly.edu/space/CPKB/2425416/Connect%20to%20eduroam%20WiFi"
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eduroam is Cal Poly's primary WiFi network, available to students, staff, faculty, and affiliates. Connecting a device to the network requires a one-time setup, using your full Cal Poly email address (including the @calpoly.edu) and password. Once you've logged into eduroam, you can connect on campus at Cal Poly or any time you visit an eduroam-member institution in the U.S. and worldwide.

> ⚠️ - Game consoles, media streaming and other smart devices in campus housing should** ****[connect to the CP-IoT-Secure ](https://calpoly.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPKB/pages/2424985)**
> ⚠️ - Guests can **[connect to Cal Poly Guest WiFi](https://calpoly.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPKB/pages/2425140)****.**

> ℹ️ You may see a one-time system message when connecting to the eduroam network, requiring you to manually accept a certificate. **"Trust" the certificate** to connect to the network.

### Windows

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<span style="color: #0747a6">**STEP 1 |**</span><span style="color: #0747a6"> </span>Click the **Network** or **Wi-Fi** icon on the [taskbar](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/how-to-use-the-taskbar-in-windows-0657a50f-0cc7-dbfd-ae6b-05020b195b07#:~:text=Typically%2C%20the%20taskbar%20is%20at,you%20can%20change%20its%20location.).   


<span style="color: #0747a6">**STEP 2 |**</span><span style="color: #0747a6"> </span>Select the **eduroam** WiFi network from the list and click **Connect**.

![A screenshot of the Windows Wi-Fi menu](media://1030712e-df51-4fa3-bc61-29630b5948e0)

   
<span style="color: #0747a6">**STEP 3 |**</span><span style="color: #0747a6"> </span>Enter your university (Cal Poly) email address (username@calpoly.edu) and the password you normally use at your home university. Click **OK**.

![eduroam username and password fields populated. OK button outlined in red.](media://48464193-8863-4467-a641-3e1c1dfa06fb)


<span style="color: #0747a6">**STEP 4 |**</span><span style="color: #0747a6"> </span>Click **Connect**.

![WiFi pop-up. eduroam. Continue connecting. Connect button is highlighted](media://869da706-4f81-4c05-86e0-639ec46f9189)

<span style="color: #0747a6">*                You should now be connected securely to the eduroam WiFi network.*</span>
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### macOS

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<span style="color: #0747a6">**STEP 1 |**</span> From the [menu bar](https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/whats-in-the-menu-bar-mchlp1446/mac#:~:text=The%20menu%20bar%20runs%20along,the%20top%20of%20the%20screen.), click the **WiFi icon**. 

<span style="color: #0747a6">**STEP 2 |**</span> Select the **eduroam** WiFi network from the list.

![A screenshot of the macOS WiFi menu](media://ff747bae-3421-44fa-88ba-95e4024b319e)


<span style="color: #0747a6">**STEP 3 |**</span> Enter your university (Cal Poly) email address (username@calpoly.edu) and the password you normally use at your home university, then click the **OK** button.

![A screenshot of the user connecting to Cal Poly's eduroam WiFi network via their Cal Poly email address and password.](media://ecb934da-b082-4034-a406-b5d88677983d)


<span style="color: #0747a6">**STEP 4 |**</span> You should now be connected to the eduroam WiFi network.

![eduroam network showing with wifi icon illuminated indicating connected.](media://2fdfdec6-8730-4787-bfc7-43df39137257)
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### Chromebook

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<summary>click to view how to connect on ChromeBook</summary>

<span style="color: #0747a6">**STEP 1 |**</span> When connecting to eduroam on a Chromebook, use the following settings:

![eduroam settings for Chromebook](media://5d52d7aa-f6de-4e01-ab3f-3854faa3325e)

- EAP method: PEAP
- Phase 2: MSCHAPv2
- Server CA certificate: Do not check.
- Identity: Your university (Cal Poly) email address (username@calpoly.edu)
- Password: Your university (Cal Poly) password
- Anonymous identity: Your university (Cal Poly) email address
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### iOS

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<span style="color: #0747a6">**STEP 1 |**</span> From your Home screen, go to **Settings** > **Wi-Fi**.

<span style="color: #0747a6">**STEP 2 |**</span> Select the **eduroam** WiFi network from the list.  


![iOS settings for WiFi. Choose a network. eduroam is highlighted](media://3ac26283-a032-4cc4-9b5d-cc0e2a685412)

<span style="color: #0747a6">**STEP 3 |**</span> Enter your university (Cal Poly) email address (username@calpoly.edu) and the password you normally use at your home university.

<span style="color: #0747a6">**STEP 4 |**</span> Tap **Join**. If you can't tap **Join**, the password you've entered is incorrect.

![eduroam login window on an iOS device. Username entered is calpoly email. Password entered is calpoly account password. Join button is highlighted](media://c8680f76-b6a7-4fb6-9555-a63bf91ccc31)


<span style="color: #0747a6">**STEP 5 |**</span> On the Certificate screen, tap **Trust**.

![iOS wifi network certificate. Trust is highlighted.](media://72a31430-b869-4096-9595-20bee92dabb3)


<span style="color: #0747a6">**STEP 6 |**</span> You should now be connected to the eduroam WiFi network.

![iOS Settings panel with check mark next to eduroam indicating that it is connected.](media://aa40c693-f01c-4c4d-8d4d-e1fac6582263)

> ℹ️ If you are unable to connect to eduroam after following these instructions, [force restart your device](https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/force-restart-iphone-iph8903c3ee6/ios) then try connecting again.
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### Android

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<summary>click to view how to connect on Android</summary>

<span style="color: #0747a6">**STEP 1 |**</span> From your Home screen, open your device's Settings app. Tap **Wi-Fi**. 

<span style="color: #0747a6">**STEP 2 |**</span> Select the **eduroam** WiFi network from the list.

<span style="color: #0747a6">**STEP 3 |**</span> Make sure the following information matches the information on your phone. Enter your university (Cal Poly) email address (username@calpoly.edu) and the password you normally use at your home university.

![Android WiFi Settings.png](media://c8d88060-2270-4e1a-9464-f0c1961232f9)

- EAP method: **PEAP**
- Phase 2: **MSCHAPV2**
- CA certificate: **Trust on First Use**
- Identity: Your university (Cal Poly) email address (**username@calpoly.edu**)
- Anonymous identity: ***leave blank***
- Password: Your university (Cal Poly) **password**

<span style="color: #0747a6">**STEP 4 |**</span> Tap **Connect**. You should now be connected to the eduroam WiFi network.

<span style="color: #0747a6">**STEP 5 |**</span> If prompted for “Is this network trusted?”, tap **Yes, connect**.

![TOFU Prompt.png](media://6ef14ac7-516b-4fbf-b060-d410e888b0e7)

> ℹ️ If you're still unable to connect, try placing your email address in both the **Identity** and **Anonymous identity** fields.
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> ✅ If you are having trouble connecting your device, please visit the [https://tech.calpoly.edu/space/CPKB/2424954](https://tech.calpoly.edu/space/CPKB/2424954) knowledge base article for troubleshooting support or contact the [Service Desk](https://calpoly.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPKB/pages/909246477).

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