Configuring eduroam Wi-Fi for Android

Set up your Android device to automatically connect to eduroam, UB’s secure, preferred Wi-Fi network.

Operating System: Android 10+; Tested with Android 12 (See older versions)

Applies To: UB students, faculty, staff, researchers 

Last Updated: June 20, 2024

Note: Administrative privileges are needed on your device.

1. Make sure your device's Wi-Fi is turned on (under Settings)

2. Select UB Connect from your device's available Wi-Fi networks (swipe down to choose the network)

3. Open your web browser and go to http://connect.buffalo.edu (make sure to type in the FULL address, including the http://)

Zoom image: Select UB Connect Select UB Connect.

4. Tap Start Connection Wizard

Zoom image: Tap Start Connection Wizard from the splash screen Tap Start Connection Wizard from the splash screen.

5. Tap Download   

Zoom image: Tap Configure and Connect Tap Configure and Connect.

6. Tap Open with Google Play

7. Tap OK

8. Tap Open

9. Tap Install

Zoom image: Tap Install Tap Install.

10. Tap Open

Zoom image: Tap Open Tap Open.

11. Tap Yes. App will configure and connect

12. Enter your UBITName and password, then press Log In
13. Press Save

Zoom image: Click save or allow Click save or allow.

15.  Select Save to save this Wi-Fi network

Zoom image: Save this network? screengrab Save this network? screengrab.

Your phone should automatically connect to eduroam.

See Also

Configuring eduroam Wi-Fi for Android up to version 9
Registering Personal Printers, Streaming and Gaming Devices on ResNet and UB Wi-Fi
See a list of other U.S. schools that let you connect using eduroam
Search for international locations that let you connect using eduroam
Still need help?

Contact the UBIT Help Center.