Eduroam: Android 8 - Configuration Assistant Tool

Follow these steps to connect your Android device to the Eduroam Wi-Fi network.

Step 1: Clear Any Previous Eduroam Connections

  • If you have tried connecting to Eduroam in the past, go to your phone’s Wi-Fi Settings, tap on Eduroam, and select Forget Network.

Step 2: Download the geteduroam App

  1. Open the Google Play Store on your Android device.

  2. Search for and install the geteduroam app.
    Download app

Note: Do not open the app yet. Downloading it first ensures your device can automatically process the configuration file in the next steps.

Step 3: Download Your Configuration Profile

  1. Open your mobile web browser and go to cat.eduroam.org.

  2. Tap the blue button to download the Eduroam installer.
    Download configuration

  3. Search for and select Virginia Community College System from the list of institutions.
    find VCCS

  4. The site will automatically detect your Android device. Tap the download button to save the installer profile to your phone.
    Download VCCS configuration

Step 4: Install & Log In

  1. Once the profile finishes downloading, tap Open (or open your device's Files / Downloads folder and tap the downloaded profile file).
    Open

  2. The geteduroam app will automatically launch and prompt you to log in.

  3. Enter your MyVCCS credentials (username and password) and sign in.
    Login

  4. When prompted, tap Save or Allow to store the network settings.
    Allow

You are all set! Your device will now automatically connect whenever you are in range of an Eduroam network.

configured!

 

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