Quick Reference: How to Update Your Saved Wi-Fi Network to PittNet or Pitt Guest

How to Update Your Saved Wi-Fi Network to PittNet or Pitt Guest

Quick Reference: Windows, macOS, and Linux

 

Remove the old WIRELESS-PITTNET or PITT GUEST WI-FI network, then connect fresh to PittNet or Pitt Guest. Find your device type below.

Windows 10 and Windows 11

  1. Select the Wi-Fi icon in the taskbar.
  2. Select Manage known networks.
  3. Select WIRELESS-PITTNET (or PITT GUEST WI-FI), then select Forget.
  4. Select the Wi-Fi icon again, choose PittNet (or Pitt Guest), and select Connect.
  5. Enter your University Computing Account username and password.

macOS

  1. Open the Apple menu and select System Settings > Wi-Fi.
  2. Select Manage Networks (or Advanced) to view saved networks.
  3. Select WIRELESS-PITTNET (or PITT GUEST WI-FI), then select the minus (−) button to remove it.
  4. Close Settings, select the Wi-Fi icon in the menu bar, and choose PittNet (or Pitt Guest).
  5. Enter your University Computing Account username and password, and select Trust if asked about a certificate.

Linux (Ubuntu, Fedora, and other GNOME desktops)

  1. Open Settings > Wi-Fi.
  2. Select WIRELESS-PITTNET (or PITT GUEST WI-FI) from the network list and choose Forget Connection.
  3. Select PittNet (or Pitt Guest) from the network list.
  4. When prompted, choose WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise with method PEAP and Phase 2 authentication MSCHAPv2.
  5. Enter your University Computing Account username and password.

Need help? Call the Technology Help Desk at 412-624-HELP (4357) or submit a ticket at services.pitt.edu/TDClient/33/Portal/Requests/Service/84/PittNet/Request.

Owner: Pitt Digital, Network Engineering  |  Audience: Students, faculty, staff, and visitors  |  Last updated: July 30, 2026