Connect to Harvard Wireless as a guest

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These instructions are for visitors to Harvard who would like to connect to the University's wireless network. You can set up your device to connect to Harvard's wireless network in advance of your arrival on campus.

All guests must connect to the wireless network named Harvard University. The method for doing so depends on what type of visitor you are. Choose from these options:

Connect with guest credentials: You have been invited as a guest to campus by a Harvard community member who has arranged for your Wi-Fi access.
Connect without guest credentials: You are visiting campus without being given guest credentials. You may be on a tour, visiting a student, etc.

If you're a HarvardKey holder who has invited someone to campus and you need to create guest credentials, follow these instructions for inviting someone to Harvard wireless.

Connecting to Harvard wireless with guest credentials

If a Harvard community member has invited you to use Wi-Fi, you should have already received guest credentials. If you don't already have your login information, contact the person who sponsored you.

From any wireless network go to https://getonline.harvard.edu/ in your web browser and click the Log in with Guest Credentials.
Enter the username and password that were provided to you as an invited guest. Accept the terms of use, and click Log in.
Once logged in you will be online and can browse the internet. If you are not on campus when you set up the access you will automatically connect when you arrive onsite.

Connect to Harvard wireless as a visitor

If you are visiting campus and have not received credentials from a Harvard community member, you'll need to follow these instructions to register for access.

Connect your computer to the Harvard University wireless network.
Go to https://getonline.harvard.edu/ in your web browser and click I am a Guest.
Click Register for Guest Access.
Fill out your Name, Phone Number, and Email Address, and select the box to agree to the terms of use. Click Login to receive your credentials.
Your Guest Credentials will now be shown and you can click login to gain network access. Once logged in you will be online and can browse the internet.