Connect to Work or School Wi-Fi on Linux with Keytos Connect

Learn how to install your workplace or school Wi-Fi profiles on a Linux computer with Keytos Connect, connect without a shared password, troubleshoot issues, and remove profiles.

How To Connect to Work or School Wi-Fi on Linux with Keytos Connect

If your workplace or school allows personal and bring-your-own-devices (BYOD) to connect to their Wi-Fi network, Keytos Connect simplifies the process and makes it as easy as just a few clicks to get connected.

Simply install Keytos Connect on your Linux computer, sign in, and you’ll be up and running in no time. Keytos Connect sets up your computer to connect securely to your workplace or school Wi-Fi, without a shared Wi-Fi password.

Supported Linux Distributions

Keytos Connect for Linux is a .deb package for Debian-based distributions, such as Ubuntu, Debian, and Linux Mint. If your computer runs a different distribution, check with your IT team before you install it.

How to Connect to Work or School Wi-Fi on Linux with Keytos Connect - Step-by-Step Guide

The following steps will walk you through how to use the Keytos Connect application for Linux and connect to your workplace or school Wi-Fi network:

If you haven’t already, install Keytos Connect on your Linux computer and sign in with your work or school account. Select the Linux tab for the download link and install command.

Step 2: How to Install Your Wi-Fi Profiles on Linux

Once you’re signed in to Keytos Connect, you can install your available Wi-Fi profiles.

Open Keytos Connect from your applications menu and sign in.
The first time you sign in, Keytos Connect begins the Wi-Fi profile installation. Click Begin to start the installation process. If it doesn’t start, look for Install your Wi-Fi profile under Recommended actions on the Identity management page, and click Install.
Follow the prompts in Keytos Connect to install the certificates and Wi-Fi configuration required to connect. If your computer asks for your password to allow the changes, enter the password you use to sign in to your Linux account.
If your workplace or school has multiple Wi-Fi networks, Keytos Connect will guide you through the installation process again. If it’s just the one network, you will be returned to the Keytos Connect home screen.

Step 3: How to Connect to Your Workplace or School Wi-Fi on Linux

Now that you have installed your Wi-Fi profile(s), you can connect to your workplace or school Wi-Fi. If your Wi-Fi network is configured to auto-connect, you should automatically connect to the network. If the network is not configured to connect automatically, you can:

Open your desktop’s network menu. On Ubuntu and other GNOME desktops, click the system menu in the top-right corner of the screen, and then click the arrow next to Wi-Fi to see available networks.
Select your workplace or school Wi-Fi network to begin connecting.
You should connect within 5-10 seconds.
Done! You are now connected to your workplace or school Wi-Fi.

How to Troubleshoot a Failed Wi-Fi Connection on Linux After Configuring Keytos Connect

Having trouble signing in? See how to troubleshoot signing in to Keytos Connect.

Failed to Install Wi-Fi Profiles Using Keytos Connect on Linux

If Keytos Connect failed to install the Wi-Fi profile during initial onboarding start by verifying the following:

Make sure your Linux account is allowed to make system changes (for example, it’s in the sudo group). Standard accounts may not be able to install the certificates and Wi-Fi configuration required to connect.
Make sure you approve any password prompts. They might open behind the Keytos Connect window.
Make sure your computer isn’t managed by another device management platform that also configures your Wi-Fi. If both try to apply the same certificates or Wi-Fi profile they can conflict and cause unexpected results.

If you’ve verified the above steps and still cannot complete the Wi-Fi profile installation, consult your workplace or school’s IT team.

Failed to Connect to Wi-Fi Network on Linux

If you’ve successfully installed your workplace or school’s Wi-Fi profiles and cannot connect to the Wi-Fi network, verify the following:

Make sure Wi-Fi is enabled on your computer. Check your network settings and check if your computer has any hardware switches or keyboard keys which might disable Wi-Fi.
Make sure you’re connecting to the correct Wi-Fi profile and SSID. The Keytos Connect homepage will show you which networks are configured on your computer.
Some older Wi-Fi adapters may not support WPA3 networks if your workplace or school uses WPA3. Consult your device manufacturer’s website for which network types are supported.
Try removing and reinstalling the Wi-Fi profile.

If you’ve verified the above steps and still cannot connect to Wi-Fi, consult your workplace or school’s IT team.

How To Uninstall a Wi-Fi Profile in Keytos Connect on Linux

If you no longer need to connect to your workplace or school Wi-Fi or need to attempt a reinstallation, follow these steps:

How To Remove a Wi-Fi Profile in the Keytos Connect Application

To uninstall a Wi-Fi profile in the Keytos Connect application:

Open the Keytos Connect application.
Click the three-dots icon (⁝) next to the Wi-Fi profile name that you want to remove.
Select Remove Profile to delete your Wi-Fi profile.
Keytos Connect will automatically delete all the previously installed certificates and network profile.

How to Manually Remove a Keytos Connect Wi-Fi Network on Linux

If you’re unable to access the Keytos Connect application and you want to remove a previous network connection on Linux, follow these steps:

Open Settings and select Wi-Fi.
Click the settings icon next to your workplace or school’s Wi-Fi network.
Click Forget Connection to remove the network from your computer.

You can also remove the network from a terminal with nmcli connection delete "<network name>", replacing <network name> with your workplace or school’s Wi-Fi network name.