Before you begin
Credentials
Staff: username@ucc.edu.gh
Students: username@stu.ucc.edu.gh
Password
Reset your wireless password through Selfservice if applicable.
This reset is strictly for wireless network authentication, not your institutional email.
Device
Forget the Eduroam / UCC WIFI network from your device if applicable.
Recommended: The getEduroam app ensures that your device is configured securely and prevents common mistakes.
Eduroam / UCC WIFI Setup Instructions
Select your device to view step-by-step setup instructions.
Android
iPhone / iPad
Windows
macOS
Linux
Chromebook
Android
Using getEduroam App
Open the Google Play Store .
Search for and install getEduroam .
Launch the app after installation.
Select University of Cape Coast .
Select Profile type:
• Staff: Eduroam / UCC WIFI - Staff
• Students: Eduroam / UCC WIFI - Student
Enter your email and password.
Accept certificate if prompted.
Check Wi-Fi to confirm Eduroam / UCC WIFI is active.
Using Manual Setup
Turn on Wi-Fi.
Select Eduroam / UCC WIFI from available networks.
Security: WPA2-Enterprise , EAP: TTLS , Phase 2: PAP .
Enter your email and password.
Leave Anonymous identity blank.
Where applicable set Certificate option to Do not validate.
Accept certificate (if applicable) and connect.
iPhone / iPad
Using getEduroam / UCC WIFI App
Open App Store and install getEduroam .
Launch the app and select University of Cape Coast .
Select Profile type:
• Staff: Eduroam / UCC WIFI - Staff
• Students: Eduroam / UCC WIFI - Student
Enter your email and password.
Download configuration profile.
Settings → General → VPN & Device Management → Install profile.
Trust certificates.
Connect to Eduroam / UCC WIFI.
Windows
Using getEduroam Installer
Visit cat.eduroam.org .
Click download eduroam installer and select University of Cape Coast.
Select Profile type:
• Staff: Eduroam / UCC WIFI - Staff
• Students: Eduroam / UCC WIFI - Student
Download Windows installer for University of Cape Coast.
Run installer, enter email and password.
Click install, finish the setup, and connect to Eduroam / UCC WIFI.
Using Manual Setup
Turn on Wi-Fi and select Eduroam / UCC WIFI.
Enter credentials, accept certificate and connect.
macOS
Using getEduroam / CAT profile
Visit cat.eduroam.org .
Click download eduroam installer and select University of Cape Coast.
Select Profile type:
• Staff: Eduroam / UCC WIFI - Staff
• Students: Eduroam / UCC WIFI - Student
Download the macOS profile and click on the downloaded file.
Now Go to Setting on your mac, then search for Profile
From the search results, locate eduroam and click on it to open
Enter your email and password (Repeat it when prompted)
Accept/Trust certificates and connect to Eduroam / UCC WIFI.
NB: For older macOS versions (macOS 12 Monterey and earlier), you may need to plug in a network adapter to configure it.
Linux
Using getEduroam / CAT script
Visit cat.eduroam.org .
Click download eduroam installer and select University of Cape Coast.
Select Profile type:
• Staff: Eduroam / UCC WIFI - Staff
• Students: Eduroam / UCC WIFI - Student
Download Linux installer profile.
Run bash ./filename.sh in terminal.
Enter your credentials and connect to Eduroam / UCC WIFI.
Using Manual Setup
Turn on Wi-Fi and select Eduroam / UCC WIFI.
Enter your credentials, accept the certificate, and connect.
Chromebook
Using CAT profile
Visit cat.eduroam.org .
Click download eduroam installer and select University of Cape Coast.
Select Profile type:
• Staff: Eduroam / UCC WIFI - Staff
• Students: Eduroam / UCC WIFI - Student
Download Chromebook profile.
Turn on Wi-Fi and select Eduroam / UCC WIFI.
Enter your email and password and connect.
Using Manual Setup
Turn on Wi-Fi and select Eduroam / UCC WIFI.
Enter your credentials, accept the certificate, and connect.