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eduroam for macOS

eduroam for macOS

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This page describes how to connect your macOS device to eduroam.

 

Note

Before you configure your device, you must generate login credentials. If you have multiple Apple devices, you must use the same login credentials for each device.

Follow these 2 steps to configure your device:

  1. Download eduroam profile
  2. Install eduroam profile

The screenshots in this guide were made with macOS Tahoe 26.6.1.


1. Download eduroam profile

Note: You will need an internet connection for this configuration. If you are currently at RWTH, you can use RWTH-guests.

Step 1
Open the eduroam Configuration Assistant Tool (CAT) (opens in new tab) on your device and click the Click here to download your eduroam installer button.

Step 2
Choose the RWTH University as your organization.

Step 3
Click on the eduroam button.

CAT website

Step 4
Confirm the download by clicking Allow.

Confirm Download (Pop-up Window)

 

2. Install eduroam profile

Step 1
Open the downloaded file and click OK when the message Profile downloaded appears.

Pop-up window Profile downloaded.

Step 2
Open the system settings on your device and search for Profile.

Double click on eduroam and then click Install to confirm the installation.

Overview of the eduroam profile.

 

Step 3
Click Continue.

Pop-up window eduroam installation confirmation

 

Step 4
Enter your eduroam login credentials and click Next.

Pop-up window eduroam settings

 

Step 5
In some cases, you will be asked to enter the login credentials for the eduroam cable network. Click Install without entering credentials.

Eduroam settings pop-up window

 

Step 6
Click Install.

Profile eduroam pop-up window.

Step 7
In some cases, you will be asked to enter the login credentials for the eduroam cable network. Click Install without entering credentials.

Your device is now connected to eduroam.


Additional information:

last changed on 08/21/2026

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