How-To: Install a Certificate Wi-Fi Profile on Unmanaged iOS and iPadOS

EZRADIUS allows you to distribute EAP-TLS profiles to non-managed Apple iOS devices to allow passwordless network certificate authentication without the need of an MDM.

Overview - Wi-Fi Profiles for Unmanaged iPhones and iPads with EZRADIUS

If your organization has enabled self-service Wi-Fi profiles, you can create your own Wi-Fi profile for your Apple devices. There are three ways to obtain them: EZRADIUS sent you an email with the profile, you downloaded the profile from the EZRADIUS portal, or request an email with your profile from the EZRADIUS portal.

Video Tutorial - How to Install a Wi-Fi Profile on Apple Devices

Step-by-Step Guide - How to Install a Wi-Fi Profile on iOS and iPadOS

Follow the steps below to install a Wi-Fi profile on your iPhone or iPad. You can repeat these steps on each of your devices.

Step 1 - How to Download Your iOS Wi-Fi Profile

The first step is to download your Wi-Fi profile from either the email sent by EZRADIUS or from the EZRADIUS portal.

How to Request an Email with your Wi-Fi Profile from the EZRADIUS Portal

If you haven’t received an email with your Wi-Fi profile, you can request an email with your profile from the EZRADIUS portal.

Your administrator must have enabled self-service profile distribution in EZRADIUS for you to request an email with your Wi-Fi profile. If it is not enabled, ask them to email you the profile directly.

  1. Go to the EZRADIUS portal (this URL will be provided by your organization).

  2. From the left-hand menu, click on the WiFi Profiles button.

    Request Profile from EZRADIUS Portal

  3. If your organization has multiple profiles available, select the profile you want to request.

    Select Profile to Request from EZRADIUS Portal

  4. Under Mac/iOS, click on the Email Profile button.

    Send Email with EAP-TLS Wifi Profile from EZRADIUS Portal to iOS and iPad Devices

  5. An email will be sent to your registered email address with the Wi-Fi profile attached.

How to Download Your Wi-Fi Profile from Email

If you received an email from EZRADIUS with your profile, follow these steps to save the profile on your iPhone or iPad:

  1. Open the email from EZRADIUS on your iPhone or iPad.

  2. Tap the profile.mobileconfig attachment.

    Email with EAP-TLS Profile from EZRADIUS for MacOS and iOS

  3. Save the attachment to your device.

    Email with EAP-TLS Profile from EZRADIUS for iOS

How to Directly Download a Wi-Fi Profile from the EZRADIUS Portal

You can also directly download your Wi-Fi profile from the EZRADIUS portal.

  1. On the device you want to install the profile on, open your browser and go to the EZRADIUS portal (this URL will be provided by your organization).

  2. From the left-hand menu, click on the WiFi Profiles button.

    Request Profile from EZRADIUS Portal

  3. If your organization has multiple profiles available, select the profile you want to download.

    Select Profile to Request from EZRADIUS Portal

  4. Under Mac/iOS, click on the Download button.

    Download EAP-TLS Profile for iOS and iPad

Step 2 - How to Install a Wi-Fi Profile on iOS and iPadOS

Once you have downloaded your Wi-Fi profile, you can proceed to install it on your iPhone or iPad.

  1. Open the Files app on your device.

    Files App on iOS

  2. Navigate to the Downloads folder (or the folder where you saved the profile).

  3. Tap on the profile.mobileconfig file. A Profile Downloaded prompt will appear.

    How to Enable Profile For Wi-Fi on Phone

  4. Open the Settings app and tap on the Profile Downloaded option.

    Profile Downloaded on iOS

  5. Tap on Install on the top right.

    How to Install wifi Profile on iOS

  6. Enter your device passcode.

  7. Tap Install on the pop-up.

    Install Wi-Fi Profile on iOS

  8. Done! Your device should now connect to the Wi-Fi network automatically.

    Wi-Fi Profile Installed on iOS