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  • This is a secure wireless network
  • Available across the entire campus
  • Must use University credentials to access
  • Use the University's Wi-Fi to save on your phone data plan

You must be a University student, faculty or staff to use our secure RoyalSecure wireless internet.

Everyone who wish to use the wireless network must:

Note: Unauthorized, open wireless devices are not permitted to maintain security. Do not attempt to configure a wireless access point in your dorm room. Periodically, buildings on campus are scanned for unauthorized wireless networks. If you are found operating a wireless access point, your network connection will be suspended.

Anyone in violation of these policies are at risk of having their university computing and network privileges revoked and/or having fines imposed.

ROYALSECURE is available to students, faculty and staff, 24 by 7 except for scheduled maintenance.

It is available in all campus indoor and outdoor areas.

If you are currently off-campus

You may configure your computer for secure network access by following the directions available at cloudpath.scranton.edu/external/

If you are currently on our campus

Please follow the instructions below:

Step 1: Connect your computer, tablet or phone to the University's network. This is done via wireless (ROYALAIR)

Step 2: Network Authentication:

  •  Launch a web browser - you will be redirected to a network authentication page. If you are not redirected, you can type in the web browser cloudpath.scranton.edu.

  • For PC and MacOS users, follow the instructions on the page to download and run the Cloudpath application.

Step 3: Download Cloudpath

  • If Cloudpath downloaded a file to your computer, run that file now.
  • A Cloudpath window should appear with Welcome to the University of Scranton Network.
  • Enter your Royal ID and password and click Continue.

Step 4: You will not be able to access the network until you have authenticated through Cloudpath.

  • After the wizard has completed you should see a successfully connected message on the last step
  • Click Done.

Step 5: You should now be connected to the University Network. Your Computer will automatically connect to RoyalSecure.

Note for Android mobile device users:

Cloudpath only works with the Chrome web browser on Android.

  • Navigate to cloudpath.scranton.edu in the Chrome browser and click on “Install the network”. If you don’t have the Cloudpath app installed, you will see a pop-up of download options.
  • The Google Play store won’t be available on ROYALAIR, so we recommend selecting “Available for Local Download”. Install the cloudpath app.
  • Once you have the Cloudpath app on your device, open cloudpath.scranton.edu in the Chrome browser and select “Install the Network” again. This should launch the Cloudpath app automatically and a Cloudpath window should appear with Welcome to the University of Scranton Network.
  • Enter your R# and password into the fields. You should see 4 green check boxes at the top of the screen when complete.

Note: If your Cloudpath app does not have the correct permissions you may need to join ROYALSECURE manually by selecting the ROYALSECURE SSID in the WiFi menu after completing the above steps.

Note for Apple tablet/iPhone users:

  • Navigate to cloudpath.scranton.edu in the Safari browser and click on “Install the network”. If you don’t have the Cloudpath app installed, you will see a pop-up of download options. The App store won’t be available on ROYALAIR, so we recommend selecting “Available for Local Download”.
  • Install the Cloudpath app.
  • Once you have the Cloudpath app on your device, open cloudpath.scranton.edu in the Safari browser and select “Install the Network” again. This should launch the Cloudpath app automatically and a Cloudpath window should appear with Welcome to the University of Scranton Network.
  • Enter your R# and password into the fields. You should see 4 green check boxes at the top of the screen when complete.

You should now be connected to the University Network.

The University of Scranton (white text)