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Setting up eduroam: Android

Connecting to eduroam with Android devices:

Android 15+

Note: The following eduroam connection procedure was tested for both Android for Pixel and Samsung devices. Though some settings may slightly differ, these steps will work on Android 15 or 16.

To connect to eduroam @ Stanford, use the following steps:

  1. Open Settings -> Network & Internet -> Internet

  2. Select the "eduroam" wireless network:

    Settings panel to configure Android for Stanford eduroam wireless network. You will select eduroam as the network you want to connect too.

  3. On the eduroam profile configuration, you will fill in as follows and then select Connect:

    • CA Certificate: Change to Trust on First Use
    • Identity: Enter your Stanford email (SUNet@stanford.edu)
    • Anonymous Identity: Enter anonymous
    • Password: Enter your SUNet password

    Eduroam profile configuration set up highlighting to select Trust on first use for CA Certificate.

  4. Next, you will see a pop-up displaying the message, 'Is this network trusted?'

    1. Select "Yes, Connect."

      Pop up window asking Is this network trusted and highligting for you to select Yes Continue.

  5. You should now be connected to the eduroam wifi.

Note: If you have an existing eduroam that is not working, you may need to 'Forget' that network before proceeding. If you are having trouble connecting to eduroam, double-check your username and password.

Remove current eduroam configuration

If you have previously set up your eduroam connection without certificate validation, you'll be unable to connect after you've upgraded to Android 11. To reconnect, you'll need to remove the current configuration for eduroam and manually install a Cardinal Key Root CA certificate. To remove any current configuration for eduroam, follow these steps:

  1. Open Settings and then access Wi-Fi options.
  2. Tap and hold eduroam. If the option to "Forget network" appears, then select it and continue.
  3. If the option to "Forget network" does not appear, you can still continue with the steps below to manually install a Cardinal Key Root CA certificate.
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