Disclosed is a user device comprising storage means and a network interface for connecting to a network via an access point. The user device also comprises a processor configured to execute a client. This client is operable to receive access data pertaining to the access point which is conditionally useable by the client. The client is further operable to determine that the client can use the received access data based on a detected current condition at the user device. In response to said determination, the client is operable to use the received access data to: (i) store access credentials of the access point in said storage means, and (ii) configure the user device to an automatic connection mode. When so configured, the user device is capable of automatically connecting to the network via the access point using the stored access credentials independently from the client thereafter.