Wifi
Sign up
To use Wifi in all branches of Forum Groningen and hundreds of other locations across the country, you need to sign up for Publicroam. This can be done in two ways, via the Publicroam app or SMS. You can sign up anywhere; you don't have to be at a Forum location. You can also do it in advance from home, school, or work. After signing up once, you will be immediately online at many Publicroam locations, several of which are in Groningen.
Publicroam app
Step 1: Scan the QR code or download the Publicroam app from the App Store or Google Play Store.
Step 2: Allow Publicroam to use your location (so your device can connect to Publicroam).
Step 3: Enter your details (your mobile phone number and your email address) and press sign up. (Your phone number is needed to create a personal account. Your email is needed to send a service message). Step 4: You will receive a verification code via SMS > enter this code > press send.
Step 5: Press the connect button.
Step 6: From now on, you have access to Wifi at all Publicroam locations.
Step 7: If you want, you can now also connect multiple devices (your laptop or tablet) to Publicroam.
SMS*
Would you prefer to connect without the app?
Step 1: Send an SMS with the word "publicroam" to +31 970 10 260 261.
Step 2: You will then receive an SMS with a username and password.
Step 3: On your phone, go to Settings > Wifi > select the network Publicroam.
Step 4: Enter the username and password you received via SMS.
Step 5: Click on trust for the Certificate.
Step 6: From now on, you have access to Wifi at all Publicroam locations.
Step 7: If you want, you can now also connect multiple devices (your laptop or tablet) to Publicroam.
*For an Android device, it is recommended to scan the QR code and download the app.
Need help?
If you need help signing up for Publicroam, our staff at the Forum or at one of the Forum libraries will be happy to assist you.
Publicroam
What is Publicroam?
Publicroam is an independent provider of wifi roaming for public networks. Publicroam helps organizations and businesses offer secure and automatic wifi access to visitors. They do this at museums, libraries, healthcare institutions, community centers, workplaces, etc.
Why Publicroam?
Publicroam improves security. Public wifi networks without a password or with a shared password are generally not secure, making you vulnerable to hackers as a visitor. Publicroam ensures that your data is well protected through a personal account. Additionally, more and more public buildings are using Publicroam, allowing visitors to easily use a fast and stable free connection after logging in once.
Digital security
Publicroam provides a well-secured wifi connection for visitors. Publicroam does not track users and does not sell data.
What does Publicroam do with your data?
Publicroam stores a limited amount of your data, including your mobile number, the first Publicroam location where you log in, and the locations where you go online. They only use this limited amount of data to offer the Publicroam service as effectively as possible and for no other purpose. So no tracking, no profiling, or any other form of data usage.
