The Zimbabwe Research and Education Network (ZIMREN) is expanding the coverage of its eduroam services. Eduroam enables users from participating institutions to securely access Wi-Fi networks using their home institution’s credentials (in email format) without needing separate login details. This service operates on a federated authentication system, where user credentials are verified by their home institution while granting access to network resources regulated by the visited institution.
What is eduroam?
eduroam (education roaming) is a global Wi-Fi service that allows students, researchers, and staff from participating institutions to access secure internet at universities, colleges, and research centers worldwide—using their home institution’s login credentials.
Who can access eduroam?
Eduroam is available to:
1. Students & Staff from Member Institutions
If your university, college, or research institute participates in eduroam, you can use it with your institutional login.
(Check if your school is listed: eduroam.org/where)
2. Visiting Academics & Researchers
Faculty or students from partner institutions can access eduroam when visiting other participating campuses.
3. Conference Attendees
Many academic conferences and workshops provide eduroam for attendees.
4. Affiliated Organizations
Some libraries, labs, and government research facilities also offer eduroam acces
How to Log In to eduroam?
1. Find eduroam Wi-Fi
Turn on Wi-Fi on your device (laptop, phone, tablet).
Select the “eduroam” network from the available options.
2. Enter Your Credentials
Username: Your full institutional email (e.g.,
student@university.ac.zw).Password: Same as your university/college login.
3. Connect & Enjoy
Once authenticated, you’ll automatically connect at any eduroam location worldwide.
How does eduroam work?
1 You Connect
Select “eduroam” Wi-Fi at any participating university/research center.
Your Home Institution Verifies You
Enter your university email (e.g.,
name@youruni.ac.zw) and password.These credentials are securely checked by your home institution’s servers—not the local network.
Instant, Secure Access
Once authenticated, you get internet access without new passwords or registration.
Works the same way at every eduroam location worldwide.
Zimren is currently deploying eduroam across its network of 20 member universities. To facilitate a smooth rollout, all members are requested to:
Review the eduroam compliance policy.
Confirm adherence to the policy at your earliest convenience.
Please ensure your institution is familiar with the compliance requirements by visiting the eduroam documentation webpage.
Zimren eduroam staff is at your disposal for any eduroam-related information.
chapeyamal@zimren.ac.zw
kasirosis@zimren.ac.zw
ceo@zimren.ac.zw
mawirel@zimren.ac.zw