General information

Access to eduroam is now only possible with an app password.

An app password is a long, randomly generated security code. It provides additional protection because it is only valid for one app at a time and is specific to one device.

The previous setup or configuration is thus no longer functional.

Installation instructions

Step 1: Remove old configuration

First remove the old eduroam configuration (under “Known Networks”) before starting the new configuration. There may be complications with the setup otherwise.

Linux Mint: Network Connections > Wireless Network > Remove eduroam

Step 2: Create app password

Log in to the self-service with your new password. Click on the eduroam tile.

Create an app password for eduroam. For better attribution, you can enter a meaningful comment as a description.

Note: This randomly generated password will be displayed only 1x. You can copy this directly to the clipboard.

Step 3: Configure Cat app

Download the latest eduroam app for your Linux / MacOS operating system https://cat.eduroam.org/.

Open a terminal in the directory where the download is located. Install the app using this command:

python3 eduroam-linux-TBF-eduroam_TU_Bergakademie_Freiberg.py

In the login window, enter your central login with the realm @tu-freiberg de as the user name (e.g. ).

For the password, enter or copy the app password you just generated.

The configuration is now complete. As soon as the eduroam network is within range, the connection is established.