UWNet - Create a Guest Account
Connect to eduroam
Students, employees, and researchers at many universities and research centers already have access to the eduroam wireless network. If you have access to eduroam, you can connect to eduroam anywhere on the UW-Madison campus.
Refer to your organization's IT support desk for instructions to set up and connect to eduroam.
Use the InCommon Organization Search tool to check if your organization provides access to eduroam.
Create a Guest UWNet Account
Click the button below to be redirected to the Guest Wireless Registration page.
Guest Wireless Registration Page
Note: Your device must be connected to the UWNet wireless network to access the Guest Wireless Registration page.
How to register
- Connect to the UWNet Wi-Fi network on any device.
- If the registration page does not pop up immediately, open a web browser and go to: https://clearpass.uwnet.wisc.edu/guest/portal-mm.php
- On the registration page:
- Enter your full name and email address. Note: Failure to provide a valid email address will result in the loss of wireless access.
- Read and accept the terms of use.
- Click Create Guest Account.
- Your Account Username and Guest Password will appear on the next page. Your email address will also receive a copy of this information.
You must save these credentials to be able to use UWNet.
- Click Log In.
- Use the Account Username and Guest Password to log in to UWNet with any of your devices.
- Note: You can connect up to 5 devices at one time with the same credentials. Do not register again for each new device.
- Registering with this method will give your device access to the network.
- See UWNet - Login to UWNet for instructions to login to UWNet with your new guest credentials.
Note: If you are looking for a long term wireless solution or for other services see: Getting NetIDs for Affiliate Populations to determine if you are eligible for a Manifest Invited NetID. Those credentials can be used to register for UWNet as a campus affiliate in UWNet - Login to UWNet.
Troubleshooting
'The username is already in use' error
If the registration page says 'The username is already in use', try to use a different email to register.
If you've already registered with an email address but don't have the password to login, you will not be able to register with that email again until the system removes it. This can take a few weeks.
Correct login credentials
Make sure you are using the provided Account Username and Guest Password from your registration to log in to UWNet.
Use these credentials for all of your devices. Do not register again for each new device.
Email receipt with login information
You will receive an email of your Account Username and Guest Password after a successful registration. The image below is an example of the email that you will receive.
