University of South Florida

Information Technology

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The USF-GOLD Wireless Network is Being Discontinued

USF Information Technology will be retiring the on-campus USF-GOLD wireless network effective May 22, 2023. After this date, USF-GOLD will no longer be available, and everyone will need to connect their devices to the USF wireless network using eduroam. 

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO? 

To avoid interruptions in your wireless internet access, USF IT recommends that you connect your devices to eduroam ahead of May 22. There are different login processes for eduroam depending on your device. Please visit www.usf.edu/wireless for step-by-step instructions.  

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF USING EDUROAM? 

eduroam utilizes improved encryption and security technologies, making your personal information and data more secure than typical commercial hotspots. 

As long as an eduroam hotspot is near, you will automatically connect to it. With thousands of hotspots located in over 100 countries, this is a great benefit to our USF clients.

To locate an eduroam hotspot near you, please click here. 

NEED HELP? 

If you have any issues connecting or switching your devices from USF-GOLD to eduroam, USF IT is here to help! Please contact us: 

Chat: https://itchat.usf.edu 

Phone: 813-974-HELP (4357) 

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