---
type: entity
title: easyroam
tags: [software, network-configuration, wlan, configuration-service, network-access, android, configuration, dfn]
related: [eduroam, eduroam-manual-configuration, zentraler-nutzeraccount, eduroam-cat-app, android, shibboleth, unihgw]
created: 2026-06-30
updated: 2026-06-30
sources: ["output/rz_uni_greifswald_de_dienste_technische-infrastruktur-wlan-eduroam.md", "output/rz_uni_greifswald_de_dienste_technische_infrastruktur_wlan_eduroam.md", "output/rz_uni_greifswald_de_dienste_technische_infrastruktur_wlan_eduroam_ablaufende_pr.md", "output/rz_uni_greifswald_de_dienste_technische_infrastruktur_wlan_eduroam_android.md", "output/rz_uni_greifswald_de_dienste_technische-infrastruktur_wlan_eduroam_windows.md", "output/rz_uni_greifswald_de_dienste_technische_infrastruktur_wlan_eduroam_windows.md"]
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# easyroam

**easyroam** is a configuration service and platform used by the Universität Greifswald and provided by the [[dfn]] (Deutsches Forschungsnetz) to facilitate the configuration, distribution, and management of access to [[eduroam]] network profiles for university members. It is the current central tool provided for configuring [[eduroam]] access on modern Android devices.

## Functionality
The service provides a streamlined way for users to obtain the necessary security certificates and settings to connect to the encrypted university WLAN. It operates using **profiles** that automate the network configuration on end-user devices.

## Configuration and Access Options

### Apps
- **easyroam App**: The primary tool for users with modern operating systems (available for Windows, Android, and iOS) to automate the setup, installation, and renewal of profiles.
- **eduroam CAT App**: A fallback application provided for older devices that cannot use the standard easyroam app.

### Web Portal and Manual Methods
- **easyroam-Portal**: A web-based portal (accessible via `www.easyroam.de` using the [[zentraler-nutzeraccount]]) used for downloading app updates, manually deleting old or expiring profiles, and generating configuration files.
- **Manual Download (PKCS12)**: Users can download a **PKCS12-Profil** (certificate archive) from the easyroam website for manual configuration on devices that do not support the apps. This file contains the necessary certificates and private keys to establish a secure connection.

## Platform-Specific Workflows

### Android Configuration ($\ge$ 10)
For devices running Android 10 or newer, the configuration follows these steps:
1. **App Launch**: Open the easyroam application.
2. **Authentication**: Select the option to log in via a web browser.
3. **Institution Selection**: Search for and select "Universität Greifswald".
4. **Profile Deployment**: Install and confirm the new network profile.
5. **Permissions**: Grant the necessary system permissions for WLAN access.

### Windows Configuration
For Windows users, the service is primarily delivered via a desktop application. The standard workflow involves:
1. Searching for the home institution.
2. Authenticating via [[shibboleth]].
3. Installing a network profile.
4. **Critical Step**: Users must click "Reinstall" after the initial profile installation to ensure connectivity.

**Manual Windows Deployment**: If the desktop application fails, the PKCS12 manual file is typically deployed on Windows using a specialized PowerShell script provided by the [[universitatsrechenzentrum-urz]].

## Renewal Process
Profiles generated through easyroam have a limited validity period of **24 months**. After this period, users must update or renew their profile to maintain connectivity.

- **Automated Renewal**: Through the app, users can generate a "New Profile" directly from their current profile settings.
- **Manual Renewal**: For platforms not supporting the app (e.g., macOS, Linux, ChromeOS), users must manually re-configure the connection as a new setup.

## Technical Requirements and Constraints
- **Internet Requirement**: An active internet connection is required to perform the initial configuration via the app. This can be provided via mobile data, cable, or [[UniHGW]] open WLAN.
- **Prerequisites**: To avoid configuration conflicts, users are advised to:
    - Remove any legacy `geteduroam` applications.
    - Delete any existing eduroam network profiles (including those created via manual username/password entry) from the OS before initiating the easyroam process.

## Compatibility and Fallbacks
Some hardware manufacturers exhibit compatibility issues with the easyroam app. In such cases, or if the app fails on Android $\ge$ 10, the URZ recommends falling back to the [[eduroam-cat-app]] configuration method.