We provide free Wi-Fi at all of our Digital Cafes
In today's world, having access to the internet is essential for personal growth and societal progress, from having the ability to keep in touch with friends, to growing your knowledge through online education or accessing healthcare services through the NHS app. Recognising this, the Keeping Digital Foundation is committed to ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to connect through free Wi-Fi at all of our Digital Cafes in York.
Tang Hall Digital Cafe
Free Wi-Fi is available at Tang Hall Digital Cafe, provided by Explore York Libraries. There is no time limit on the Wi-Fi at this location.
On the Wi-Fi, you might find that some webpages have been blocked by an automatic filter. This is intended to block illegal or harmful sites, and not as a barrier to legitimate internet use. Payday loans websites are blocked as part of City of York Council’s anti-poverty strategy.
Chapelfields Digital Cafe
Free Wi-Fi is available at Chapelfields Digital Cafe, provided by City of York Council. There is no time limit on the Wi-Fi at this location.
On the Wi-Fi, you might find that some webpages have been blocked by an automatic filter. This is intended to block illegal or harmful sites, and not as a barrier to legitimate internet use. Payday loans websites are blocked as part of City of York Council’s anti-poverty strategy.
York Stadium Digital Cafe
Free Wi-Fi is available at York Stadium Digital Cafe, provided by Better Leisure Centres. There is no time limit on the Wi-Fi at this location.
On the Wi-Fi, you might find that some webpages have been blocked by an automatic filter. This is intended to block illegal or harmful sites, and not as a barrier to legitimate internet use. Payday loans websites are blocked as part of City of York Council’s anti-poverty strategy.
St Sampsons Digital Cafe
Free Wi-Fi is available at St Sampsons Digital Cafe, provided by St Sampsons Centre. There is no time limit on the Wi-Fi at this location.
On the Wi-Fi, you might find that some webpages have been blocked by an automatic filter. This is intended to block illegal or harmful sites, and not as a barrier to legitimate internet use. Payday loans websites are blocked as part of City of York Council’s anti-poverty strategy.
New Earswick Digital Cafe
Free Wi-Fi is available at New Earswick Digital Cafe, provided by Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust. There is no time limit on the Wi-Fi at this location.
On the Wi-Fi, you might find that some webpages have been blocked by an automatic filter. This is intended to block illegal or harmful sites, and not as a barrier to legitimate internet use. Payday loans websites are blocked as part of City of York Council’s anti-poverty strategy.
We also provide free Wi-Fi at all of our offices
Free Wi-Fi is available at our hub at Monks Cross, provided by the Keeping Digital Foundation. There is a 2-hour time limit on the Wi-Fi at this location to ensure everyone can make use of our free connection when receiving support.
On the Wi-Fi, you might find that some webpages have been blocked by an automatic filter. This is intended to block illegal or harmful sites, and not as a barrier to legitimate internet use. Payday loans websites are blocked as part of City of York Council’s anti-poverty strategy.
How to sign in to Keeping Digital's free Wi-Fi
At locations where the Wi-Fi is managed by the Keeping Digital Foundation, it's super easy to sign in to our free Wi-Fi!
In your Wi-Fi settings on your device, look for the network called Keeping Digital Free
A log-in page will now pop-up on your device - it can take a few seconds to load
You can sign in via Facebook (on certain devices), or you can fill out the form to create your account/log-in. We only use these details to ensure our network remains safe, and to contact you about the Digital Cafe. We will never sell your details. Once done filling out the form, hit the arrow.
That's it! You will now be connected for 2 hours of free Wi-Fi. We limit it to 2 hours due to that being the length of our Digital Cafe sessions, however if it times you out and you still need support, speak to a volunteer who should be able to override it with a password.
If you have any questions about our Wi-Fi network, email our team at support@keepingdigital.org.uk or give us a call on 01904 900127 - we're here to help.
Did you know that you can now sign in via Facebook (on certain devices)? This makes it even easier to get logged in to your Keeping Digital Wi-Fi account! Fingers crossed, we'll roll out the option to log in with other accounts, like Google, in the future. Logging in via these platforms doesn't mean we get any additional data, we just partner with these apps to generate your account details.
Other places in York to get free Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi is also available in the following locations across York (not provided by Keeping Digital Foundation):
City-Connect free Wi-Fi zones in the city centre
children's centres
community hubs
corporate buildings
Explore York libraries
older people's homes and sheltered housing
York Park & Ride sites
First York buses, Coastliner buses, East Yorkshire buses
Traveller sites
Get face-to-face support at a Digital Cafe
Our Digital Cafes are popping up across the city of York, providing a space for York residents to get dedicated support in getting online.
Hosted in a 2 hour session, residents can come down for a warm drink and to ask any questions (and bring along any devices).
Our volunteers are here to help you get online, from setting up a smart phone to signing up to the NHS app or York Council website.