Wireless Network - iOS - Error: "eduroam Isn't Compatible With iCloud Private Relay"

Problem

While connected to the eduroam wireless network, you receive an error saying: "eduroam Isn't Compatible With iCloud Private Relay" and are presented with two options:

1. Use Other Network; or
2. Use Without Private Relay

Here is a screenshot of the error:

Environment

iOS
eduroam

Resolution

Selecting Use Without Private Relay will turn iCloud Private Relay off for the eduroam wireless network and restore connectivity.

Cause

eduroam currently requires features beyond MSU IT's ability to control that are blocked by iCloud Private Relay. Often the setting will turn itself off and present a pop-up indicating that, but other times it will prompt the user to choose to turn it off, which is what this error message is about.

If it turns off automatically, the pop-up may look something like this:

Additional Reading

• Apple describes iCloud Private Relay on this page
• Apple has instructions how to manage iCloud Private Relay on this page