Office of Information Technology

Connect to CU Boulder Wi-Fi

Register on CU Secure

Students, faculty & staff: Register your personal or unmanaged laptop, smartphone or tablet on CU Secure Wi-Fi by installing the certificate (most devices) or app (Android). For step-by-step help, see the Instructions for Registering.

Install the CU Secure Certificate

Instructions for Registering


Need to log in to CU Guest?

Don't have an IdentiKey?

Select CU Guest from your device’s Wi-Fi networks, then follow the prompts to request your temporary guest credentials and log in. Learn about CU Guest Wi-Fi.

Have an IdentiKey but need Wi-Fi to install the CU Secure certificate?

To get temporary Wi-Fi access, select CU Guest from your device’s Wi-Fi networks. Log in using your IdentiKey credentials, then install the CU Secure certificate.

Need to register a specialty device (e.g., gaming console, scanner)?

Register a Personal Specialty Device

For personal specialty devices such as gaming consoles or Smart TVs:

  1. Connect to a CU Boulder network other than CU Guest (CU Secure, eduroam or wired Ethernet) or connect to the campus VPN.
  2. Open the instructions to Register a Personal Specialty Device and use the button below to access the device portal.

Log in to the Device Portal

Register a University-Owned Specialty Device

For university-owned specialty work devices such as scanners, temperature sensors or 3D printers, follow the instructions to Register a Business-Critical Specialty Wi-Fi Device on CU Guest.

Need help with Wi-Fi for a large campus event?

Information for Attendees of Large Campus Events

If you don't have an active CU Boulder IdentiKey and are attending an on-campus event, read about how to access the CU Guest Wi-Fi.

Information for Managers of Large Campus Events

CU Boulder faculty or staff members who manage an on-campus event can improve the Wi-Fi experience for attendees who aren't affiliated with CU Boulder by pre-assigning their guest Wi-Fi credentials. Read about requesting Wi-Fi credentials for your event attendees.


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