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"Eduroam" is becoming "easyroam"

In September 2026, the University Computer and Media Center (URMZ) launched the "DFN-easyroam" service provided by the German Research Network (DFN). This is an extension of the global Wi-Fi roaming service eduroam. With easyroam, the password-based login for the eduroam Wi-Fi network has now been replaced by a certificate-based login.

All devices used to access the eduroam Wi-Fi require a certificate assigned to that device in order to log in. Set-up and management are carried out via the easyroam portal or via the apps provided for the various platforms. You log in to the portal via Shibboleth.

What does this mean for you as a user of the eduroam Wi-Fi network?
On 30 November 2026, the parallel operation of easyroam and the previous password-based login to the eduroam Wi-Fi network will end. Until then, you can set up easyroam on your devices at a time of your choosing. From 30 November onwards, you must set up easyroam in order to continue using the eduroam Wi-Fi network.

All Wi-Fi-enabled devices managed by the University Computer and Media Centre (URMZ) already have the easyroam app installed, and you can make the switch at any time. The URMZ has provided guides for the various platforms. Start with the quick start guide for Wi-Fi (eduroam).

Setting up easyroam requires an internet connection. This can be mobile data, a wired connection at your workplace, or the ‘gast-ue’ Wi-Fi network on campus.

Further information / contact:

IT Service Desk
IT Service Desk
Service area
(University Computer and Media Centre)
C21 – Centre for Communication and Information / room 0.11
Office hours
Opening hours (lecture-free period):
Service desk:
Mon-Thu: 9am-11am and 1pm-3pm; Fri: 9am-11am
Service hotline:
Mon-Thu: 8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm; Fri: 8am-12pm

(otherwise Mon-Thu: 7.45am-12.15pm and 1-5pm, Fri: 7.45am-12.15pm and 1-4pm)