Apple

To set up your connection to eduroam, you need to first secure your device and then set up an eduroam connection.

Step 1: Secure your device

Before you connect to the UCT wireless service, your device must comply with UCT Networking policies:

  • Your device must have the latest operating system updates or patches (available via your device’s Software update feature).
  • Your device must have an up-to-date anti-virus software program (there are numerous well-known apps available for mobile devices).

Failure to comply with these requirements puts you in violation of the Policy on unsecured computers at UCT - and you could lose access to the UCT network.

Step 2: Set up your eduroam connection in one of two ways

Automatically set up your device using the geteduroam app
  1. Download the geteduroam app (by SURF B.V.) from the app store.
  2. Once downloaded, open the app and search for University of Cape Town.
  3. In the Login window, log in using your UCT username@wf.uct.ac.za and UCT network password.
  4. Click Connect.
  5. In the “geteduroam" Wants to Join Wi-Fi Network "eduroam"? pop-up box, Click Join.
or
Manually set up your device
  1. On the Multi-Touch screen, tap Settings.
  2. In the Settings column, tap WiFi.
  3. Ensure that WiFi is turned On.
  4. In the Choose a Network… section, select eduroam.
  5. In the Enter Password dialog box, enter the following:
    • Username: username@wf.uct.ac.za (where “username” is your student or staff number)
    • Password: UCT network password
  6. Tap Join.
  7. In the Certificate dialog box, tap Accept.

Get support

Staff members, masters, doctoral and postdoctoral students Undergraduate, honours and postgraduate diploma students