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Wireless Service

Eduroam Wi-Fi allows you to access a secure internet connection on your computer, smartphone or other devices, across the whole campus. 
We are part of eduroam which is an international network with hundreds of member institutions. This means you can use your Durham IT account login to connect to the internet at other member universities too. 

Our wireless service includes Link IT. This lets you connect IT essentials – like your laptop, printer, games console and smartwatch – in a private local network.

Android users

If you are using an Android device, you will be prompted to enter additional details to connect:

  1. Set EAP to PEAP

  2. Set Phase 2 Authentication to MSCHAPV2

  3. Set CA Certificate to Do Not Validate

  4. Identity enter with Username or username@durham.ac.uk

  5. Leave Anonymous Identity Blank

  6. Enter Password as normal.

  7. If you are required to enter a 'Domain', please enter durham.ac.uk

If you are not given the option to set CA Certificate to Do Not Validate. Please set this to System certificates and then enter the domain: durham.ac.uk

If this still isn't working, you can use the setup for this service.

  1. Click the blue button at the bottom of the page.

  2. Search for "University of Durham."

  3. Follow the on-screen instructions to download and use the assistant for your device (available for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, ChromeOS). 

Don't have a Durham IT account? 

If you’re visiting Durham University and don’t have a University IT account or access to eduroam, we’ve got you covered. We have launched our new guest Wi-Fi service: BT_Guest@Durham.

The new service will provide a more streamlined experience, including a simple two-click connection process. You don't need to create an account to use BT_Guest@Durham - just choose the Wi-Fi on your device and click “Get Online.”

Note: Staff and students should use eduroam or DU Student, not BT_Guest@Durham.