---
type: entity
title: Captive Portal
tags: [software, authentication, network-access]
related: [zentraler-nutzeraccount, student-residences-network]
created: 2026-06-30
updated: 2026-06-30
sources: ["output/rz_uni_greifswald_de_dienste_technische_infrastruktur_studierendenwohnheime.md"]
---

# Captive Portal

The **Captive Portal** is the authentication gateway used to grant internet access within the student residences network.

## Functionality
When a device connects to the network, the portal's web interface typically opens automatically. If it does not, users can manually navigate to `https://connect.uni-greifswald.de`. Users must authenticate using their [[zentraler-nutzeraccount]] credentials to be granted access to the external internet.

## Access Exceptions
Certain services are accessible without prior authentication through the portal to ensure users can resolve account issues or report failures:
- **Account Management**: The [[ums]] portal.
- **Support**: The [[groupware]] ticket system.
