Connect to eduroam wifi

eduroam, short for education roaming, is the University's main wireless network for staff and students.

It provides free internet access across all of our campuses, however, eduroam is not available in student accommodation.

You can also use your Essex email address and password at participating eduoam institutions around the world.

Connection instructions

Phone and tablet

• Android (.pdf)
• iOS (iPhone, iPad) (.pdf)
• Google Pixel (.pdf)

Desktop and laptop computer

• Windows 10 (.pdf)
• Windows 7 (.pdf)
• MacOS (.pdf)
• Chromebook (.pdf)

Other devices

• Generic settings (.pdf) are available for other devices.

Terms and conditions

By connecting to eduroam you are agreeing to obey the:

• University's IT Acceptable Use policy (or your home organisation's terms and conditions)
• eduroam(UK) policy

Can't connect?

Check that:

• your password hasn't expired
• if you recently changed your password to update it on your device
• you have entered your username with @essex.ac.uk after it, for example ralph@essex.ac.uk
• your device is connecting to eduroam and not to another wifi network