eduroam Setup for Android, Linux, Blackberry

Before you begin

Be sure that you:

Know your CruzID and Gold password.
Connect your device via cellular network, ethernet, or choose ‘UCSC-Guest’ as your initial Wi-Fi.
Have local admin rights/authority on your computer/device(s).
Contact the ITS Support Center if you need assistance with any of the above.

Your Wi-Fi account credentials

Username: Your CruzID@ucsc.edu (If you have an alias email, ensure your CruzID is entered instead of your alias email address).
Password: Your CruzID Gold password

NOTE: This procedure should be done when on campus. Do not attempt to set up your mobile device or laptop off-campus.

Android

Android users may obtain the JoinNow MutiOS app from the Google Play Store. Once you install and run this app on your Android device, you can quickly and easily connect to eduroam.

Android, Blackberry, or Linux

The instructions below are for manually configuring an Android, Blackberry, or Linux device.

Click to Download CA certificate
- If a name is requested, type "UCSC"
- On Android, select "Wi-Fi" under "Credential Use"
- Depending on your device, you may be required to set a Pin, password, or fingerprint lock prior to storing the certificate.
In your list of available Wi-Fi networks, tap on eduroam and configure your device using these settings:

Security: WPA2 Enterprise / 802.1xEAP
EAP method: PEAP
Phase 2 authentication: MSCHAPV2
CA Certificate: select the downloaded CA certificate
Domain name: ucsc.edu
Identity (Your Wi-Fi Account Username): in the format CruzID@ucsc.edu
Anonymous Identity: leave blank
Password: Your CruzID Gold Password

Select Connect.
The Wi-Fi screen will display a connection to eduroam.

Get Help

Contact the ITS Support Center for assistance with eduroam.