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Installing the certificate on Android

On Android you can install the certificate yourself to ensure a more secure connection. This is not necessary if you use the publicroam mobile app. Not using the app? Then follow the steps below.

Make your choice:
– My phone has Android 10 or lower
– My phone has Android 11 or higher

Android 10 or lower: installing the certificate

Make sure you are near a wifi network with publicroam. View locations

Step 1

Open this link on your Android device (in your browser):

publicroam.nl/certificate-latest

Step 2

Tap Download (and tap Download again if prompted)

Step 3

The certificate is downloaded. If it doesn’t open automatically, tap Open file.

Step 4

Tap OK

Step 5

Go back to Wi-Fi settings. Select the ‘publicroam’ wifi network and press and hold briefly. A menu appears. Choose Manage network settings.

Don’t see this option?
Choose ‘Remove network’ or ‘Forget’. Then go to ‘Connect to wifi after installing the certificate’.

Enter:
CA certificate: publicroam

Step 6

Tap Save

You now have a more secure connection

Didn’t work? Repeat the steps. Re-enter your username and password and check they are correct. Or see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Android 11 or higher: installing the certificate

Make sure your Android device is connected to the internet.

Step 1

Open this link on your Android device (in your browser):

publicroam.nl/certificate-latest

Step 2

Tap Download and then Open. Then close.

Step 3

Install the certificate as follows:

1. Go to Settings on your device
2. Tap Security
3. Scroll down and tap Advanced
4. Tap Encryption & credentials
5. Tap Install a certificate
6. Tap Wi-Fi certificate
7. Select the publicroam certificate (pr-nl5.cer)
8. Enter as certificate name: publicroam
9. Tap OK

The certificate is now installed. Now follow the steps below to connect your device to wifi.

Connect to wifi after the certificate has been installed

You can only follow these steps if the certificate is already installed. Don’t have a certificate yet? First go to ‘Installing the certificate’.

Make sure you are near a wifi network with publicroam. View locations

Step 1

Go to Settings, top right on the home screen (swipe down)

Step 2

Go to Wi-Fi networks, under ‘Connections’ or ‘Internet’

Step 3

Tap the publicroam wifi network. You will see a settings screen.

Don’t see a settings screen?
Tap ‘publicroam’ and press and hold briefly. Choose ‘Manage network’ and go to Step 4 below. Don’t have this option? Choose ‘Remove network’ or ‘Forget’ and tap the ‘publicroam’ wifi network again.

Enter:

Step 4

Choose the following settings (scroll down):

Step 5

Tap Connect

You are now connected

Didn’t work? Repeat the steps. Re-enter your username and password and check they are correct. Or see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)