TAMU_WIFI Certificate Installation for macOS

Summary

This knowledge base article provides step-by-step instructions for connecting a Mac device to the TAMU_Wifi network.

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Overview

Get connected to TAMU_WIFI by installing a security certificate on your device. You'll need to install a WiFi certificate on each device you want to use on campus. Set up your phone, laptop, and tablet now for automatic, secure access to TAMU_WIFI as soon as you arrive.

Open the WiFi certificate installation portal on your device to get started.
Scannable QR Code to access the WiFi certificate installation portal

Instructions

  1. Open a browser and navigate to https://cloud.securew2.com/public/05075/TAMU_WiFi/.
     
  2. Select Join Now to download the TAMU_WIFI Installer.

    TAMU WiFi certificate installation page

     
  3. A window containing the TAMU_WIFI installer should appear when the download finishes. If it does not, check the folder where you downloaded the installer to and look for a file that says WiFi_JoinNow_Wrapper_TAMU_WiFi.dmg. Once this folder is open, double-click on the SecureW2 icon.

WiFi_JoinNow_Wrapper_TAMU_WiFi.dmg installer
 

  1. You may be prompted to confirm that you want to open the app. Click Open to proceed. If you are not prompted for this, proceed to the next step.
     
  2. Enter your TAMU NetID and NetID Password on the window that appears and click Next.
     
  3. Depending on which macOS your device is running, the system may require you to install the profile in your System Preferences.
    • If so, enter your device password when prompted.
    • Click OK

           SecureW2 JoinNow device password prompt

 

  1. Click Next to proceed with installing the profile in your System Preferences. Click the link in the window for a video walk-through of the next steps.

SecureW2 JoinNow Profile Installation Process
 

  1. You'll be prompted to install the profile in your System Preferences. Depending on your operating system, do one of the following:
     
    • In the Profiles window that opens, double-click on the TAMU_WIFI profile. Then click Install, and click Install again.

Installing the TAMU_WiFi profile in your device's System Preferences
 

  • Or, click Install in the window that appears.
     
  1. Use your device credentials to confirm you want to make this change.
     
  2. Wait for the installer to connect and authenticate.
     
  3. The installer may ask to access your keychain. If it does, select Always Allow.

Installer pop-window requring "login" keychain password
 

  1. You'll see a Joined message at the end of the installation process. Click Done.

           "Joined" marks completetion of installtion process in SecureW2 JoinNow window

Your computer should now be configured to connect to TAMU_WIFI.

 

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Article ID: 1457
Created
Tue 1/20/26 9:32 AM
Modified
Thu 3/26/26 1:06 PM