Passpoint and OpenRoaming guides
Automatic, encrypted WiFi sign-in for returning visitors, and the federation that makes one profile work across venues.
In short
Passpoint, also called Hotspot 2.0, lets a device join WiFi automatically and securely using a profile that holds a certificate and its own credentials, with no captive portal and no shared password. OpenRoaming, run by the Wireless Broadband Alliance, federates Passpoint networks so one profile works at every participating venue.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Passpoint and OpenRoaming?
Passpoint is the technical standard a network and a device use to find each other and authenticate. OpenRoaming is a federation built on Passpoint, so identity providers and venues can trust each other without one-to-one agreements.
Which devices support Passpoint?
Current versions of iOS, Android, Windows and macOS support Passpoint natively. The device needs a profile installed once, then connects on its own at any network that accepts it.
Does Passpoint replace the captive portal?
For returning visitors, it can. The first visit usually still goes through a captive portal or app to install the profile. After that the device connects without a login page.
Is Passpoint traffic encrypted?
Yes. Passpoint uses WPA2- or WPA3-Enterprise with 802.1X, so every session is encrypted over the air, unlike an open guest network.