What is eduroam?
eduroam (short for "education roaming") is a free, secure, safe Wi‑Fi available at colleges, universities and research facilities around the world.
Minnesota State students and employees can use their StarID credentials to connect to eduroam at participating locations. Visitors from other eduroam institutions can also connect to eduroam at Minnesota State campuses using their school's login information.
Find participating locations on the eduroam location finder.
Traveling? Set up and test eduroam on each device at your home campus before you leave. Once set up, your device should automatically connect to eduroam at other participating locations.
Logging in
When prompted to sign in, use:
- Students:
- Username: StarID@go.minnstate.edu
- Password: StarID Password
- Employees:
- Username: StarID@minnstate.edu
- Password: StarID Password
How to connect
Computers and laptops
- Go to the eduroam Configuration Assistant Tool (CAT).
- Select Click here to download your eduroam installer.
- Select Minnesota State Colleges and Universities.
- Download and open the installer for your device.
- Enter your username and StarID password when asked.
- Follow the instructions to finish setting up eduroam.
- If needed, open your Wi-Fi settings and select eduroam.
After setup, the device should automatically connect when eduroam is available.
Phones and tablets
For iPhones, iPads, and Android devices:
- Download and install the geteduroam app from the Apple App store or Google Play Store.
- Open the app and select Minnesota State Colleges and Universities as your home institution.
- Enter your Minnesota State username and StarID password (see above).
- Follow the instructions to finish setting up eduroam.
- If needed, open your device’s Wi-Fi settings and select eduroam.
Learn more about the geteduroam app.
Issues connecting
"Forget" eduroam and set it up again
If eduroam is not connecting, especially after changing your StarID password, try removing the saved network and setting it up again.:
- Windows: Open Settings → Network & Internet → Wi-Fi → Manage known networks, select eduroam, and then select Forget.
- macOS: Open System Settings → Wi-Fi, select Details next to eduroam, and choose Forget This Network.
- iPhone or iPad: Open Settings → Wi-Fi, select the information icon next to eduroam, and tap Forget This Network.
- Android: Open Settings → Wi-Fi or Network & Internet, select eduroam, and tap Forget. Menu names may vary by device.
*Settings may look slightly different depending on your device.
After forgetting the network:
- Computer or laptop: reinstall eduroam using the CAT tool.
- Phone or tablet: set it up again using the geteduroam app.
Still unable to connect
Check the following:
- You entered your full username, including
@minnstate.edu or @go.minnstate.edu.
- Your StarID password is correct.
- You selected Minnesota State Colleges and Universities during setup.
- Your device has an internet connection to download the setup tool or app.
If you still cannot connect, contact the IT help desk or service desk at your home college or university.
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