Configuring eduroam Wi-Fi for Apple Watch
Set up your Apple Watch to automatically connect to eduroam, UB’s secure, preferred Wi-Fi network.
Operating System: iOS
Applies To: UB students, faculty, staff, researchers
Last Updated: October 22, 2026
Instructions
1. Remove the old eduroam configuration, if needed
If this device connected to eduroam before August 10, 2026, follow the steps below. Otherwise, skip to 2. Configure your device for eduroam.
- From your iPhone, open Settings
- Scroll down and tap General
- Scroll down and tap General, then tap VPN and Device Management (if you are using an older iPhone, tap Profile)
- Tap the eduroam configuration profile
- Tap Remove Profile or Delete Profile
2. Configure your device for eduroam
Important:
Use Safari when setting up eduroam for iOS. Other browsers, including Opera, will not work.
1. Determine if you are off campus or on campus:
- Off campus:
- If you are connected to UBVPN or a departmental VPN, disconnect from it. Open Safari and go to https://connect.buffalo.edu
- On campus:
- Tap Settings > Wi-Fi
- Select UB Connect from the available Wi-Fi networks
- Open Safari and go to http://connect.buffalo.edu
2. Tap Start Connection Wizard
3. Enter your UBITName and password, then tap Log In
4. Confirm with Duo
5. Tap Configure and Connect
6. Tap Allow
7. Select Apple Watch from the Choose a Device pop up menu
8. You will be automatically redirected to the Install Profile screen in the Watch app for iOS.
9. Tap Install
10. Enter your iPhone’s passcode when prompted
11. Tap the checkmark in the upper right
12. Your Apple Watch should connect automatically to eduroam whenever you are on campus
See Also
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