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You do not have to waste valuable data on campus! Connect your phone to the campus Wi-Fi so you can automatically join the wireless network whenever you are within range.
| NOTE: Old BYUI students/employees who had to link their BYUI and church accounts will use their BYUI credentials to log into campus wifi. New students/employees (accepted their track assignment or started working after February 12) did not create BYUI credentials, and so they will use their church credentials to log into campus wifi. |
| In order to access Canvas and other important resources, make sure that you are connected to the BYUI network, not the BYUI_Visitor network. For network security, the BYUI_Visitor network restricts access to some sites. |
On an iPhone & iPad
1. Open Settings and tap Wi-Fi.
2. Select the BYUI network.
3. You will be asked to provide a username and password. Type in your BYU-Idaho username along with your password (or your church credentials if you do not have BYU-I credentials), then tap Join.
4. Tap Trust to finalize joining the BYUI network.
On an Android Device
| Not all Android devices will be the same. These are general directions. If you have any issues connecting to the Wi-Fi on your phone, contact the I.T. Help Desk at 208-496-1411 or through their Live Chat. |
| The following screenshots are for Google Pixel 3a. |
1. Scroll down from the top screen and tap Settings.
2. Tap Network & internet.
3. Slide Wi-Fi on, and then tap Wi-Fi.
4. From the list of available networks that appear, choose the BYUI server.
5. Tap EAP Method. Be sure that the box is listed PEAP.
6. Tap Phase 2 authentication and select MSCHAPv2 or Automatic.
7. Tap CA certificate and select Do not validate or Do not check or Trust on first use.
| If you are asked for a Domain, enter byui.edu. |
8. Type your BYUI username into the Identity box and your BYUI password into the Password box (or your church credentials if you do not have BYU-I credentials). If you are asked to fill the Anonymous Identity box, fill it in with anything you want.
No Wi-Fi? Check if the Wi-Fi is on.
Check if your Wi-Fi is on by clicking the Wi-Fi symbol on your phone and finding the option to turn Wi-Fi on or off. If your Wi-Fi is not on, turn it on and try connecting to the BYUI network. Use the Connect to the BYU-Idaho Wireless Network section of this article if you need help.
You can also check for an external button that turns Wi-Fi on and off if you cannot locate a place to enable it in your phone settings.
How’s your network connection?
If you are having problems accessing the BYU-Idaho website or I-Learn, see if you are connected to the BYU-Idaho Visitor Wi-Fi. This network is intended primarily for ecclesiastical leaders serving on campus and does not give access to I-Learn, printers, and other services.
You can see which network you are connected to by clicking the Wi-Fi icon located on your phone. If you are connected to the BYU-Idaho Visitor Wi-Fi, disconnect by clicking the BYUI_Visitor option, then Disconnect.
Spotty Wi-Fi between buildings?
If you are having problems connecting to the campus Wi-Fi, your phone may be trying to connect to a network access point that is too far away. Disconnect from the Wi-Fi, then reconnect to the BYUI Wi-Fi network.
Contact Us
If you still need help, call us at (208) 496-9009 or start a Live Chat with us.
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(excluding weekly devotional, forum hour and University Recognized holidays)