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eduroam for iOS

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

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 4 steps to configure your device:

The screenshots were taken on an iPhone X running iOS 16.1.

1. Download eduroam profile

Please 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) on your device.

Step 2
Tap the eduroam button under "Download your installer for Apple device".

Screenshot of the CAT website. "RWTH Aachen University" isdisplayed. The ServiceDesk contact details are then displayed, followed by the "eduroam" button.

Step 3
Tap Allow to start the download.

Screenshot of the pop-up window. "This website is trying to download a configuration profile. Do you want to allow this?" You can choose between "Ignore" and "Allow".

Step 4
If the download was successful, the Profile downloaded window appears. Tap Close.

The pop-up window displays the following: "Profile downloaded. Review the profile in Settings if you want to install it".

Step 5
Close your internet browser.

2. Install eduroam Profile

Step 1
Open the Settings.

Step 2
Tap Profile Downloaded (above Airplane Mode).

Screenshot of iPhone settings."Profile loaded" is located between " Complete configuration" and "Airplane mode".

Step 3
The eduroam profile is displayed. Tap Install in the top right corner.

Screenshot of the eduroam profile. The profile name is eduroam RWTH Aachen University. The signature, description and content of the profile are displayed. More information can be found under "More details".

Step 4
You may be asked to authenticate.

Step 5
Please read the note about the username. Tap Next.

The note is located under "Message from RWTH Aachen University" and reminds you that the username ends with @rwth.edufi.de.

Step 6
You should now see the certificate. Tap Install.

Screenshot of the certificate. Information on the T-TeleSec Global Root Class 2 and AAA Certificate Service certificate can be found in the "Unmanaged Root Certificate" section.

Step 7
Tap Install.

3. Enter login credentials

Step 1
Enter your eduroam username.

Please note:
If you have multiple Apple devices, you must use the same login credentials for each device.

Screenshot of the "Enter Username" page. You can enter your username under "Enter your username for the Wi-Fi network eduroam".

Step 2
Enter your eduroam password.

Step 3
Tap Next in the top right corner.

Screenshot of the "Enter Password" page. There is a text field under “Enter your password for the Wi-Fi network eduroam”.

Step 4
You will see a confirmation that the profile has been installed. Tap Done.

Screenshot of the "Profile Installed" page. The profile is displayed again.

4. Connect to eduroam

Step 1
Open the Settings.

Step 2
Tap Wi-Fi.

Screenshot of iPhone settings."Wi-Fi" is located between "Airplane mode" and "Bluetooth".

Step 3
Tap eduroam.

Screenshot of the Wi-Fi settings. eduroam should be listed under "My networks".

Your device is now configured.

Additional Information

last changed on 05/08/2025

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