Linux

Do you not see the publicroam network in the wifi list of your Linux device? Then check the following:

• Check if you are in a location where Publicroam is available
• Make sure wifi is enabled
• Turn wifi off and back on briefly
• Restart your device
• Check if airplane mode is off

ℹ️ Some older wifi adapters support modern secure wifi networks less well.

Are you unable to connect to publicroam on your Linux device? Then follow the steps below.

1. Check your login details
Check if your username and password exactly match the details in:

• the Publicroam app
• or the SMS

2. Check the wifi settings
Use the following settings:

• Security: WPA/WPA2 Enterprise
• EAP method: PEAP
• Inner authentication: MSCHAPv2
• Domain: publicroam.nl

Do NOT use publicroam.net as the domain.

3. Use the default wifi settings of your system On Linux, there are different ways to manage wifi. Publicroam works best with the built-in network function of your system (the “default wifi settings”).

So just use the wifi settings as you normally see them in your settings menu.

Using separate tools or configurations can affect whether you can connect.

4. Check certificates
Some Linux systems ask for a certificate or public root CA.

You can download these here:

• Publicroam certificate
• USERTrust RSA Root CA certificate

Then, select the file you downloaded under CA-certificate.

5. Still not working?
First, remove the publicroam network from your device and set it up again.

Some Linux distributions keep asking for your username or password again with WPA2-Enterprise networks like Publicroam.

This is often due to:

• missing certificate settings
• a wrong EAP configuration
• or a problem with NetworkManager or wpa_supplicant

Therefore, always check:

• EAP method: PEAP
• Inner authentication: MSCHAPv2
• Domain: publicroam.nl

Do NOT use publicroam.net as the domain.

After that, remove the network and reconnect.

Some Linux distributions ask for a certificate or public root CA while connecting to Publicroam.

In that case, download:

• the Publicroam certificate
• or the USERTrust RSA Root CA certificate

Then select this file under: CA-certificate

ℹ️ Linux uses this to check if the network is truly from Publicroam. This helps to prevent connection to fake networks.

Some Linux devices regularly lose connection to secure wifi networks like Publicroam.

This is often due to:

• old versions of NetworkManager
• outdated wpa_supplicant
• or incompatibility after system updates

Try the following:

• Fully update your system
• Restart your device
• Remove the publicroam network and reconnect
• Check if NetworkManager is active

Does your device connect to publicroam, but the internet does not work? Then the connection might not be fully completed.

Try the following:

• Turn wifi off and back on briefly
• Restart your device
• Remove the publicroam network and reconnect

Additionally, check:

• if your username and password are entered correctly
• if the domain is set to publicroam.nl
• and if you have sufficient wifi range

Some Linux distributions use different network software than NetworkManager, such as:

• iwd
• manual wpa_supplicant
• or minimal network configurations

Because of this, connecting to WPA2-Enterprise networks like Publicroam sometimes works less well.

Check if the tool you are using has support for WPA2-enterprise. If it does, you can copy the publicroam settings and add them to the wifi profile in your tool.

Preferably use:

• NetworkManager
• or a graphical network tool such as nm-connection-editor or nmtui

You will receive your Publicroam username and password when you create an account.

Depending on how you signed up, you can find these details:

• in the Publicroam app
• in an sms message from Publicroam
• in an email you received from Publicroam

Are you using the Publicroam app? Then you can find your login details via: Menu → My account → Login details

ℹ️ Keep your login details safe. You will need them if you want to set up wifi manually on a device.

You receive the sms with login details (username and password) immediately after requesting an account. The sender is publicroam.

Did not receive an sms? Choose from the following options:

Requested via the website

Request a new account via the website. Make sure to check your mobile number.

Requested via sms

Send another sms with publicroam to 0970 10 260 261 (or with the country code: +31 970 10 260 261).

Do you get a message saying an account already exists?

You can delete an existing account yourself. Send an sms with stop to 0970 10 260 261 (or with the country code: +31 970 10 260 261). Do this with the mobile number you used to sign up previously.

After that, request a new account.

If you still do not receive an sms despite these actions, please contact us via the contact page.

Are you not receiving an sms with a verification code while signing up in the Publicroam app? Please check the following.

1. Check your mobile number
Check if your mobile number was entered correctly, including the correct country code.

2. Check your signal
Make sure you have enough mobile signal and can receive sms messages.

3. Check your sms messages
Check:

• your blocked messages folder;
• spam or unwanted messages.

ℹ️ The verification code is sent via a normal sms message, not via WhatsApp.

4. Request a new code
Wait a few minutes and then request a verification code again in the app.

5. Restart your phone
Sometimes it helps to restart your phone before requesting a code again.

Still not working?
Please contact us via the contact page

We recommend using the Publicroam app. This will automatically set up the correct settings.

Do you still want to set up wifi yourself? Then check the points below.

1. Do you have a Publicroam account?
Do you not have an account yet or have you not received login details? Please request them first.

ℹ️ Are your login details older than 48 hours and have you not successfully connected before? Then request new login details.

2. Check if the wifi network is visible
The network publicroam must be visible in your device’s wifi list. Also, make sure you have enough signal.

3. Check your wifi settings
A typo in the settings often causes connection failures.

Therefore, check:

• username and password;
• the set domain (publicroam.nl);
• the other wifi settings for your device.

4. Remove Publicroam and set it up again
Have you connected before? First, remove the network publicroam from your device and set it up again.

ℹ️ Sometimes it also helps to temporarily turn wifi off and on again or to restart your device.

5. Still not working?
There may be a malfunction or problem at the location.

Or contact us via the contact page.

(1) Are you using the Publicroam app?
Remove the app from your device. The Publicroam wifi profile will then be automatically removed.

ℹ️ Are you using Android 10 or older? Then you must also remove your wifi profile manually. See below.

(2) Without the Publicroam app
If you signed up for wifi manually, follow these steps:

iPhone / iPad / Mac (macOS Big Sur or newer)

• Make sure you are within range of a wifi network with Publicroam
• Go to Settings and choose Wifi
• Make sure wifi is turned on
• Tap or click on the ⓘ next to the network publicroam
• Choose Forget This Network

Macbook/iMac (OS version Catalina or earlier)

• Make sure you are within range of a wifi network with Publicroam
• Click on the wifi symbol in the menu bar
• Choose Open Network Preferences
• Select Wifi
• Click on Advanced
• Select publicroam in the list
• Click on the minus sign (‘–’)
• Click on OK and then on Apply

Android

• Make sure you are within range of a wifi network with Publicroam
• Open Settings
• Choose Wifi
• Press and hold the publicroam network
• Choose Forget Network

Windows 10 / 11

• Make sure you are within range of a wifi network with Publicroam
• Click on the wifi symbol in the taskbar
• Right-click on publicroam
• Choose Forget

ℹ️ Does this not work? Go to Settings → Network & Internet → Wifi → Manage known networks → select publicroam → Forget

Chromebook / ChromeOS

• Make sure you are within range of a wifi network with Publicroam
• Click on the wifi symbol in the bottom right
• Choose Wifi
• Select publicroam
• Choose Forget

Linux (Ubuntu / NetworkManager)

• Make sure you are within range of a wifi network with Publicroam
• Open Settings
• Choose Wifi or Network
• Select publicroam from the saved networks
• Choose Forget or Remove

ℹ️ The exact steps may vary depending on the Linux distribution.

Do the following:

Step 1
Check if the network publicroam is visible in your wifi overview and if the signal strength is sufficient (at least 3 bars). This message may occur more often with poor reception.

Step 2
Check if your username and password have been entered correctly (see sms or the Publicroam app). Re-enter them and copy them exactly as shown.

Step 3
Does the message keep appearing? Then remove the publicroam wifi profile from your device and then sign up again.

Step 4
Can’t figure it out? Contact us via the contact page.

Are you being asked to re-enter your login details as soon as your device wants to connect to Publicroam? Then check if you are at a location where Publicroam is available.

Check the locations at https://publicroam.net/en/locations/

Important: Only re-enter your details if you have checked that you are at a location with Publicroam.

Does this keep happening or are you in doubt? Contact us via the contact page.

If you received your login details via sms, you must log in to a wifi network with Publicroam within 48 hours. If you do not do this, your details will be deleted and you will have to request a new Publicroam account. We do this for security reasons.

Are you using the Publicroam app? Then this 48-hour period does not apply. You can install the app at home.

Publicroam itself does not impose restrictions on the use of VPN connections. Therefore, you can, for example, use a business VPN or a personal VPN service while connected via Publicroam.

However, the WiFi network of the location where you are may set additional restrictions. Some guest networks block certain VPN protocols or specifically limit network traffic for security or management reasons.

Is your VPN not working via a specific Publicroam network? Then please contact the administrator of that location or organization. They can indicate whether network restrictions are active.