How do I turn on my mobile hotspot?
What is a mobile hotspot?
A mobile hotspot turns your phone into a Wi-Fi source, sharing your data connection with other devices. It’s perfect for staying connected on the go, whether for work, play, or a quick internet fix. Just remember, it can use up data and battery faster than usual.
How to turn your phone into a mobile hotspot
iPhone
- On your phone, tap Settings
- Select Personal Hotspot.
- Tap Allow Others to Join
- Then, tap Wi-Fi Password to change the password for your shared network.
- Connect your devices using the hotspot name and password.
Android
- Open Settings on your phone.
- Tap Connections (or Network & Internet).
- Choose Mobile Hotspot and Tethering.
- Select Mobile Hotspot.
- Turn on the hotspot and tap Configure to set your password.
- Connect your devices using the network details.
Pixel
- On your device, Tap Settings.
- Select Network & internet.
- Tap Hotspot & tethering.
- Tap Wi-Fi hotspot, and tap the switch to turn it on.
- Once you’ve turned it on, you can tap Hotspot password to change it to something difficult enough to help keep unwelcome guests from joining.
Connecting to a hotspot
- Open your device’s Wi-Fi settings
- Select the hotspot’s name
- Enter the password
- That’s it—you’re online!
Tips for keeping your hotspot secure
- Use a strong password with uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.
- Avoid sharing personal info like your name or birthdate in the password.
- Turn off your hotspot when you’re done to save data and battery.
Having Mobile hotspot troubles?
Check out our Mobile hotspot troubleshooting guide.
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