Wireless PittNet
The below instructions will take you through a fresh setup for PittNet. If you've already connected to PittNet in the past, you may need to edit/modify the existing connection to update your password. If you have any issues with this, you can always forget the existing connection and start fresh. There are links further down the page for
connection instructions for most devices.
PittNet Wi-Fi: From a Phone or Tablet
- Go to settings on your device and select Wi-Fi
- Click the network named WIRELESS-PITTNET
- Enter the username and password for your University Computing Account and click join. Do not include your full email ending in @pitt.edu
Example:

- Your device may prompt you to approve a certificate. Click Trust. This is required for your device to connect to the network

- Congratulations! Your device should automatically connect to Wireless PittNet in most university-owned buildings
Tip: If you change the password to your University Computing Account, you must forget this network and repeat the steps to reauthorize your device(s). Otherwise, your device will not connect to Wireless PittNet
Don’t see a prompt and have trouble connecting to Wireless PittNet?
Complete these steps:
- Delete or forget Wireless PittNet from your list of known networks.
Note: On a mobile device, available networks are usually listed as part of your device’s settings.
- Re-connect to Wireless PittNet.
PittNet Wi-Fi: From a Computer
Some computers will connect to Wireless PittNet after you select it from the list of available networks and enter your username and password. On other computers, a pop-up message similar to the one shown below may prompt you to connect. If a prompt similar to the one shown below appears, simply click Connect.

If you do not receive a prompt and have trouble connecting to Wireless PittNet, please contact the Technology Help Desk at 412-624-HELP (4357) or submit a help request online.