How-To: Install a Wi-Fi Certificate on an Unmanaged Android Device

With EZRADIUS you can send your Android users an EAP-TLS Wi-Fi certificate that will allow them to connect to your Wi-Fi network without having to enter a password.

Overview - Wi-Fi Certificates for Unmanaged Android Devices with EZRADIUS

If your organization has enabled self-service Wi-Fi profiles, you can create your own Wi-Fi certificate for your Android devices. There are two ways to obtain it: EZRADIUS sent you an email with the certificate, or request an email with your certificate from the EZRADIUS portal.

Step-by-Step Guide - How to Install a Wi-Fi Certificate on Android

Follow the steps below to install a Wi-Fi certificate on your Android device and connect to your Wi-Fi network.

Step 1 - How to Download Your Android Wi-Fi Certificate

The first step is to get your Wi-Fi certificate from the email sent by EZRADIUS.

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

If you haven’t received an email with your Wi-Fi certificate, you can request an email with your certificate 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 certificate. If it is not enabled, ask them to email you the certificate 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 Android, click on the Email Profile button.

    Send Email with EAP-TLS Wifi Certificate from EZRADIUS Portal to Android Devices

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

How to Download Your Wi-Fi Certificate from Email

  1. Open the email from EZRADIUS on your Android device.

  2. Tap the wifiCertificate.pfx attachment and save it to your device. Keep the email open, since you will need the certificate password from it in Step 2.

    Email with EAP-TLS Profile from EZRADIUS for Android

Step 2 - How to Install a Wi-Fi Certificate on Android

Once you have downloaded your Wi-Fi certificate, you can proceed to install it on your Android device.

  1. Open the wifiCertificate.pfx file.

  2. Enter the password provided in the email from EZRADIUS and tap OK.

    Enter Password for EAP-TLS Profile on Android

  3. Save the certificate as a Wi-Fi certificate.

    Save Wi-Fi Certificate on Android

  4. Name your certificate and tap OK.

    Name Wi-Fi Certificate on Android

Step 3 - How to Connect to Your Wi-Fi Network on Android

With the certificate installed, configure your work Wi-Fi network to use it.

  1. Open your Android device’s Settings app, tap Wi-Fi, and tap your work Wi-Fi network.

  2. Under EAP method, select TLS.

    Select EAP-TLS on Android

  3. Under CA certificate, select Trust on First Use.

    Select Trust on First Use on Android

  4. Under User certificate, select the certificate you just installed.

    Select User Certificate on Android

  5. Tap Connect.

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